This title introduces the frequently appearing character, Captain Haddock, who became a major fixture of the series in the books that followed. Tintin does not have any clue that a can of crab meat would out to be a small clue that can solve a big mystery! He gets to meet Captain Haddock in his escape. His smart plan to track down the crooks leads him to a beautiful desert city. Join Tintin and Haddock on their journey as they set out to solve new, intriguing mysteries.