{"product_id":"land-of-black-gold-tintin","title":"Land of Black Gold by Herge (Tintin) [Graphic Novel]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eLand of Black Gold\u003c\/em\u003e is a politically charged and suspenseful graphic novel from \u003cem data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eThe Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e series by Hergé. The story is set against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Middle East and a mysterious crisis affecting global oil supplies—cars are exploding due to tampered petrol. Tintin is sent to investigate and travels to the fictional desert kingdom of Khemed, where he becomes entangled in a web of political unrest, sabotage, and espionage. Along the way, he faces danger at every turn, including desert warfare, secret agents, and the villainous Dr. Müller, who is behind the oil tampering. The book also features the bumbling detectives Thomson and Thompson, adding moments of comic relief. Originally written in the 1930s and later revised, \u003cem data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eLand of Black Gold\u003c\/em\u003e reflects both pre-WWII and Cold War-era anxieties, making it one of the more complex stories in the Tintin series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHergé\u003c\/strong\u003e, born Georges Remi in 1907 in Belgium, was the celebrated creator of \u003cem data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eThe Adventures of Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his clear-line drawing style (\u003cem data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eligne claire\u003c\/em\u003e), Hergé revolutionized comic storytelling by combining visual clarity with intricate plots and detailed settings. His stories often mirrored the global events and political climates of the 20th century, as seen in \u003cem data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eLand of Black Gold\u003c\/em\u003e, which tackled issues of oil politics and international conflict. Hergé’s work blended humor, adventure, and sharp social commentary, making Tintin one of the most enduring figures in graphic literature. He passed away in 1983, but his legacy continues to influence comic artists and storytellers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46759171490049,"sku":"2OIQUY7LT-New","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/LandofBlackGold.jpg?v=1671274122","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/land-of-black-gold-tintin","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}