Tintin Black Island double album hardback Hergé colour edition

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Description

The comic book album visible in the photo is a copy of "The Black Island" from "The Adventures of Tintin" series by Hergé. The hardback cover features an iconic color illustration where Tintin, dressed in a red and blue kilt, stands in a rowboat with Snowy. In the background, the silhouette of the island and its castle overlooking the sea can be seen under a cloudy sky with yellow, blue, and grey hues. The title "L’ÎLE NOIRE" (THE BLACK ISLAND) is displayed in large, black, centered letters at the top of the cover, while "ALBUM DOUBLE" (DOUBLE ALBUM) appears at the bottom, on a silver disc.

The cover design follows the classic graphic charter of Tintin albums with the vivid red frame, the round icon in the top left representing Tintin and Snowy, and the mention "LES AVENTURES DE TINTIN" (THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN) at the top. Hergé’s name is clearly visible above the main title. The spine and cover are rigid, typical of modern hardback editions.

The visible surface shows a typical plastic lamination sheen, with some light reflections. No major flaws are visible in the photo: no deep scratches, snags, or visible tears, although slight signs of use or superficial micro-scratches may be present on the surface depending on the viewing angle.

The color palette is very vivid: deep blue for the sea, yellow and orange for the sky, red and green for the costume, and black for the castle. The print is clear, with no apparent discoloration on the visible side. No stickers, annotations, or stamps are visible on this side.

The mention "double album" suggests enriched content or a special edition, but only the external appearance is described here, in accordance with the provided photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible cover is in good overall condition with a glossy appearance and no major apparent flaws. Please refer to the photo for the exact condition of the shown side.

Did you know? The story "The Black Island" has undergone several versions, with the last overhaul dating back to 1965 to adapt to the British market, featuring new settings inspired by scouting locations in Scotland. The Adventures of Tintin, created by Hergé in 1929, are among the most translated European comic books in the world.

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