Ishaan Teja’s Reviews > The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 1: Tintin in America / Cigars of the Pharaoh / The Blue Lotus > Status Update

Tintin’s narratives often rely on a familiar rhythm of misfortune, ingenuity, and frequent deus ex machina resolutions. Yet Hergé handles it with such artistry and pace that the contrivances feel charming rather than lazy.