Inviting questions: Tintin in the Land of the Soviets

Hi everyone!

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re diving into recording the first episode of our Tintin podcast (Reddit thread here), and we’re starting right where it all began: Tintin in the Land of the Soviets. This adventure is unique in so many ways—from its raw, slapstick humor to its strong anti-communist undertones and Hergé’s early, unpolished storytelling style.

As we gear up for this episode, we’d love to hear your thoughts and questions! Is there something about the historical context of the 1920s Soviet Union you’re curious about? Wondering why Hergé’s debut story leaned so heavily into propaganda? Or do you have favorite moments from the book you'd like us to discuss?

Drop your questions, comments, or fun trivia in the thread below, and we’ll do our best to address them in the episode. Let’s dig into the origins of Tintin together! 🚀

PS: If you would like to be a part of the podcast too, do drop me a line!