Tintin comic The Seven Crystal Balls paperback Casterman

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Description

This comic book features the cover of "The Seven Crystal Balls" album from "The Adventures of Tintin" series by Hergé, published by Casterman. The softcover, clearly visible in the photo, has a fine-textured green background, a vibrant yellow spine, and an iconic illustration depicting Professor Calculus surrounded by a supernatural yellow halo, Tintin, Captain Haddock, Snowy, and other characters in a dynamic and colorful scene.

The title "LES 7 BOULES DE CRISTAL" (THE SEVEN CRYSTAL BALLS) appears in large black letters, accompanied by the author's name "Hergé" and the mention "Les Aventures de Tintin" (The Adventures of Tintin) at the top of the page. At the bottom right, the publisher's logo "Casterman" is visible in gray letters. Several illustrated details are noticeable: flying books, moving objects, yellow light effects, and vivid character expressions, characteristic of Hergé's clear line style.

The yellow spine indicates a careful finish, typical of modern re-editions of the series. No other text or marks are visible on the presented side. The item is well highlighted by the light, showing the slightly glossy appearance of the softcover.

The cover does not show any major defects visible in the photo: the color is uniform, the lamination appears intact, with no tears or creases visible on this side. The visible corners and edges appear sharp and unmarked.

Condition

Used item sold as is, as shown in the photo. The overall condition of the visible side is very satisfactory, with no notable defects to report.

Did you know? The album "The Seven Crystal Balls" was first published in 1948 by Casterman. It is the thirteenth album in the Tintin series and is renowned for its mysterious plot and the introduction of paranormal phenomena, a turning point in the Tintin universe.

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