Prisoners of the Sun (the Adventures of Tintin)

The depiction of ancient civilizations and local customs felt very detailed. I wonder what inspired the choices and research behind this portrayal.

The story had such a great build-up, but I felt the middle section was a bit slower compared to the rest. Was that intentional to build suspense?

His curiosity and bravery are inspiring, but I’d love to hear thoughts on what keeps him relatable across generations.