Tintin comic The Scepter of Ottokar paperback Hergé Casterman

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Description

This illustrated comic strip features the album "King Ottokar's Sceptre" from the famous series "The Adventures of Tintin" created by Hergé. The softcover highlights an iconic visual: Tintin, dressed in his long beige coat, accompanied by Snowy, is about to pass through a castle portcullis under the watchful eyes of two guards in traditional colorful uniforms, sabre and halberd in hand. The background shows a paved courtyard and a fortress architecture with exposed stone, typical of Hergé's graphic universe.

The cover features a dominance of bright and contrasting colors: yellow for the title banner, vivid blue on the spine, reds and golds on the costumes. The title "King Ottokar's Sceptre" is inscribed in stylized black letters on a yellow background, topped with the mention "The Adventures of Tintin" and the author's name "Hergé."

At the bottom of the cover, the "Casterman" logo discreetly appears, indicating the series' historical publisher. The soft aspect of the cover is visible on the thin spine and the slight sheen of the paper.

The drawing of the central scene is clear, faithful to the clear line style, with precise details on the costumes and architecture. All graphic elements are well preserved, with no apparent scratches or stains on the visible surface.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The cover presents a clean appearance and well-preserved colors on the visible surface, with no major observable defects in the photo.

Did you know? King Ottokar's Sceptre is the eighth Tintin adventure, published as an album in 1939. This episode marks an important step in Hergé's work, as it introduces the character of King Muskar XII and develops the imaginary context of Syldavia, a fictional country inspired by Central Europe.

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