It combines the classic Tintin mystery and excitement with the added layer of delving into Captain Haddock’s family history, giving us a deeper look into one of the most beloved characters in the series.

First, it was nostalgia reading the strips, and then as I put on my cartoonist hat, I really began to appreciate how Prohias was able to say a complete story without words and embrace the rare quality of having both protagonists also be antagonists.