--- product_id: 48243252 title: "The Black Island" price: "406 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/48243252-the-black-island store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Adapted by Spielberg & Jackson Classic 24 original Tintin adventures Iconic mystery & historical adventure The Black Island **Price:** 406 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🕵️‍♂️ Unlock the mystery, own the legend — Tintin’s timeless adventure awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Black Island - **How much does it cost?** 406 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/48243252-the-black-island) ## 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 - • **Cinematic Prestige:** Join the adventure that inspired a blockbuster film by Spielberg and Jackson. - • **Award-Winning Legacy:** Celebrated for 90+ years, still selling 100,000+ copies annually in the UK alone. - • **Collector’s Edition Appeal:** 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 with over 230 million copies sold worldwide. - • **Rich Historical & Political Mysteries:** Experience thrilling adventures blending real-world events with captivating storytelling. ## Overview The Black Island is a classic installment in Hergé’s iconic Adventures of Tintin series, blending mystery, historical intrigue, and timeless storytelling. This collectible edition features the 1943 color version of the story, beloved by fans and critics alike, and is part of a series that has sold over 230 million copies worldwide. Perfect for graphic novel lovers and collectors, it continues to captivate readers nearly a century after its debut. ## 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 solves the mystery of the Black Island. Wrongly accused of a theft, Tintin is led to set out with Snowy on an adventure to investigate a gang of forgers. Can he save the day? 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: It's Tintin in a kilt - Its another one of Hergés Adventures of Tintin. Probably not the best introduction to our boyish Belgian detective (for that I'd say "The Crab with the Golden Claws" or "The Calculus Affair"), but a good read all the same. Recommended. Review: The Black Island - The Black Island Tintin story exists in 3 forms. The original 1937 black and white newspaper serial , this 1943 colour album version, and the 1966 redraw that was produced at the insistence of the publishers of the English editions, as they felt the portrayal of Britain was inaccurate and out of date. The 1966 version is the one that will be familiar to most Tintin fans. This 1943 version of the story works much better. It is very much of it's era, borrowing from Hitchcock's version of the 39 steps and contemporary newspaper stories of forgers. It has more slapstick in it and less sophistication than the later stories. The 1966 version is a bit clumsy by comparison, marrying a 30's Ripping Yarn with the sophisticated artwork that Studios Herge were producing in the 60s. It is a real treat to finally be able to look at both editions side by side, page by page. The excellent book " Tintin-The Complete Companion by Michael Farr" covers all this in great detail as well as info on all the other books and is a must have for anyone who loves these books as much as I do. ## Features - Egmont UK Ltd ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 25,480 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 7 in Comic Book Adaptations of Classics for Children 20 in Children's Historical Fiction Comics & Graphic Novels 36 in Cartooning | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,700 Reviews | ## Images ![The Black Island - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LtoftwWHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's Tintin in a kilt *by F***S on 15 March 2026* Its another one of Hergés Adventures of Tintin. Probably not the best introduction to our boyish Belgian detective (for that I'd say "The Crab with the Golden Claws" or "The Calculus Affair"), but a good read all the same. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Black Island *by H***S on 22 July 2010* The Black Island Tintin story exists in 3 forms. The original 1937 black and white newspaper serial , this 1943 colour album version, and the 1966 redraw that was produced at the insistence of the publishers of the English editions, as they felt the portrayal of Britain was inaccurate and out of date. The 1966 version is the one that will be familiar to most Tintin fans. This 1943 version of the story works much better. It is very much of it's era, borrowing from Hitchcock's version of the 39 steps and contemporary newspaper stories of forgers. It has more slapstick in it and less sophistication than the later stories. The 1966 version is a bit clumsy by comparison, marrying a 30's Ripping Yarn with the sophisticated artwork that Studios Herge were producing in the 60s. It is a real treat to finally be able to look at both editions side by side, page by page. The excellent book " Tintin-The Complete Companion by Michael Farr" covers all this in great detail as well as info on all the other books and is a must have for anyone who loves these books as much as I do. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The quality of the physical book *by S***2 on 24 March 2025* Loved all the Tintin books as a child. We used to borrow them from the public library. Now in my 60s I'm collecting them all in hardback. Bought 12 so far and they are all great quality and just how I remember from my childhood. ## Frequently Bought Together - L'ILE NOIRE (EGMONT ANGLAIS): THE BLACK ISLAND - Red Rackham's Treasure (The Adventures of Tintin) - Tintin in Tibet (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.no/products/48243252-the-black-island](https://www.desertcart.no/products/48243252-the-black-island) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-18*