Le Trésor de Rackham le Rouge (Red Rackham’s Treasure) (1944) by Hergé is the twelfth Tintin adventure and a direct sequel to The Secret of the Unicorn. The story follows Tintin, Captain Haddock, and the brilliant but absent-minded Professor Calculus as they embark on a treasure hunt to a tropical island, seeking the lost loot of the pirate Red Rackham. Armed with clues from a trio of model ships, they face shark attacks, underwater discoveries, and the relentless (and hilarious) incompetence of detectives Dupond and Dupont.
This album is iconic for introducing Professor Calculus and showcasing Hergé’s meticulous research—the submarine designed by Calculus mirrors real-life bathyscaphes. The blend of adventure, humor, and camaraderie (especially Haddock’s evolving friendship with Tintin) makes it a fan favorite.
