--- product_id: 48243363 title: "Prisoners of the Sun: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin)" price: "14649CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48243363-prisoners-of-the-sun-the-official-classic-children-s-illustrated store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 4.8/5 star rating from 1,013 reviews Set in South America adventure Classic 24-title series Prisoners of the Sun: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin) **Price:** 14649CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Unlock the legendary adventure that defined generations! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Prisoners of the Sun: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin) - **How much does it cost?** 14649CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48243363-prisoners-of-the-sun-the-official-classic-children-s-illustrated) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Epic South American Quest:** Join Tintin’s thrilling rescue mission through Peru’s ancient Inca lands and perilous challenges. - • **Perfect Gift for All Ages:** A captivating blend of mystery, history, and adventure that bridges generations. - • **Award-Winning Cultural Icon:** Celebrated worldwide with over 230 million copies sold and a blockbuster Spielberg adaptation. - • **Collector’s Dream Edition:** Highly collectible original editions perfect for both new fans and seasoned Tintin enthusiasts. - • **Timeless Graphic Novel Masterpiece:** Dive into one of the greatest comic series ever created, loved for over 90 years. ## Overview Prisoners of the Sun is a classic illustrated mystery adventure from The Adventures of Tintin series by Hergé, featuring Tintin’s daring rescue mission in South America. This highly collectible edition continues to captivate readers with its blend of historical intrigue, thrilling action, and timeless storytelling, backed by over 230 million copies sold worldwide and a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. ## Description One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures. The world’s most famous travelling reporter journeys to South America on a mission to save Professor Calculus. When Professor Calculus is kidnapped, Tintin and a desperate Captain Haddock set off to Peru on a rescue mission, braving runaway train carriages, yellow fever and avalanches. Then they must find an ancient Inca tribe if they are to find their great friend. Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011. The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th. Hergé (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907. Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time. Have you collected all the graphic novel adventures? Tintin in the Land of the Soviets Tintin in America Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh Tintin: The Blue Lotus Tintin: The Broken Ear Tintin: The Black Island Tintin: King Ottakar’s Sceptre Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws Tintin: The Shooting Star Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Tintin: Red Rackham’s Treasure Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun Tintin: Land of Black Gold Tintin: Destination Moon Tintin: Explorers of the Moon Tintin: The Calculus Affair Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks Tintin in Tibet Tintin: The Castafiore Emerald Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney The Adventures of Tintin and the Picaros Tintin and Alph-Art Review: ...Continued from the Seven Crystal Balls. - Treating myself under the guise of introducing my son to the Adventures of Tintin, Prisoners of the Sun, which follows on from the preceding Seven Crystal Balls, together make the best of all the Tintin stories in my opinion. My son loved them too. Review: Quick delivery - Birthday gift for my grandson. He loved it. Quick delivery. ## Features - Warning:Do not use near overhead power lines. - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 62,394 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 4 in Children's Books on Central & South American History 16 in Exploring Central & South America for Children 22 in Solar System | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,013 Reviews | ## Images ![Prisoners of the Sun: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EQu3ct04L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ...Continued from the Seven Crystal Balls. *by A***R on 30 July 2020* Treating myself under the guise of introducing my son to the Adventures of Tintin, Prisoners of the Sun, which follows on from the preceding Seven Crystal Balls, together make the best of all the Tintin stories in my opinion. My son loved them too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick delivery *by G***L on 20 April 2026* Birthday gift for my grandson. He loved it. Quick delivery. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good *by A***N on 29 August 2025* Veri good ## Frequently Bought Together - TINTIN: PRISONERS OF THE SUN - TINTIN: THE SEVEN CRYSTAL BALLS - Adventures of Tintin: Tintin and Picaros [Paperback] Herge --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48243363-prisoners-of-the-sun-the-official-classic-children-s-illustrated](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48243363-prisoners-of-the-sun-the-official-classic-children-s-illustrated) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*