Tintin in the Land of the Soviets

Published originally as a serialized comic in 1929 and as a book in 1930, 'Tintin in the Land of the Soviets' is the inaugural adventure of the young Belgian reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy.

Sent to the Soviet Union to report on Stalin's government, Tintin encounters numerous dangers including being blamed for a bombing, escaping secret police, infiltrating the Red Army, and uncovering Bolshevik propaganda and corruption.

The story is notable for its anti-communist propaganda tone, fast-paced action, and embryonic art style, with Hergé improvising much of the plot.

Despite its crude drawing and lack of a cohesive plot, it established the foundation for the Tintin series and remains a significant cultural artifact.