--- product_id: 48243256 title: "Cigars of the Pharaoh: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin)" price: "A$44" currency: AUD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48243256-cigars-of-the-pharaoh-the-official-classic-children-s-illustrated store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # 2011 Spielberg adaptation 24 original adventures 90+ years iconic legacy Cigars of the Pharaoh: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin) **Price:** A$44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the mystery, join the legend — Tintin’s adventure awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cigars of the Pharaoh: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin) - **How much does it cost?** A$44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48243256-cigars-of-the-pharaoh-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 - • **Universal Appeal:** Loved by kids and adults alike, with over 230 million copies sold worldwide. - • **Proven Bestseller:** Ranked top 25 in Children’s Archaeology Books and boasting a 4.8-star rating from 1,310 readers. - • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** Experience a mystery that blends history, politics, and thrilling adventure in every page. - • **Timeless Classic Collection:** Own one of the 24 original Tintin adventures that have captivated generations. - • **Collector’s Mint Condition:** NewMint condition with guaranteed secure packaging and same-day dispatch before noon. ## Overview Cigars of the Pharaoh is a pristine edition of the classic Tintin graphic novel, featuring the iconic young reporter’s thrilling quest through Egypt and India. Part of a legendary 24-book series with over 230 million copies sold, this collectible edition is perfect for fans of historical mysteries and graphic novels. With same-day dispatch and guaranteed packaging, it’s a must-have for any serious collector or new reader eager to dive into one of the greatest comic adventures ever created. ## 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 must unearth the truth behind the strange cigars bearing a pharaoh’s symbol. On the hunt for an Egyptologist and a mysterious ancient pharaoh, Tintin scours Egypt and India. He makes friends with elephants, narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of madness and saves a maharajah from a killer tiger. 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: Keeps my son busy! - My son LOVES it!A good motivation for reading! Review: Great books - Grandson loved it ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 169,035 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 25 in Children's Books on Archaeology 57 in Comic Book Adaptations of Classics for Children 109 in Children's Historical Fiction Comics & Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,310 Reviews | ## Images ![Cigars of the Pharaoh: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811VdPfV7SL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keeps my son busy! *by S***N on 1 November 2025* My son LOVES it!A good motivation for reading! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great books *by N***. on 13 November 2024* Grandson loved it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Item!! Says as described. *by F***S on 15 October 2023* Good Item!! Says as described. ## Frequently Bought Together - Cigars of the Pharaoh: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin) - The Blue Lotus: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series (The Adventures of Tintin) - The Black Island: The Official Classic Children’s Illustrated Mystery Adventure Series: 1 (The Adventures of Tintin) --- ## 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.com.au/products/48243256-cigars-of-the-pharaoh-the-official-classic-children-s-illustrated](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48243256-cigars-of-the-pharaoh-the-official-classic-children-s-illustrated) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*