Vintage Pilote Magazine No. 525 – Asterix Obelix comic book – Alexis cover

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Description

The magazine shown in the photo is a copy of the famous illustrated periodical "Pilote," recognizable by its distinctive red logo in the upper left corner of the cover. It is issue number 525, as indicated in the upper left, dating from the eleventh year of publication, which places the item in the vintage period of the 1970s. The mention "Le journal d’Astérix et d’Obélix" under the title highlights the importance of this magazine in the history of Franco-Belgian comics.

The cover, signed "Alexis" in the lower right, features a predominantly dark illustration, depicting an aged character dressed in a long red robe, standing in front of a vaulted stone doorway, in a medieval architectural setting. This pictorial style is typical of the Pilote aesthetic of that era, with particular attention paid to the atmosphere and graphic staging.

On the black banner of the cover, several article and section titles are featured, including "Les poètes de l’immobilier" (The Poets of Real Estate), "Un feuilleton TV qui vole bas" (A Low-Flying TV Series), "Chakir rase les blockhaus" (Chakir Razes the Blockhouses), "Cabu protège le Redoutable" (Cabu Protects the Formidable), "Le drame des glutamates" (The Glutamate Drama), and notably the highlight of the story "rien ne va plus entre Léonard de Vinci et la Joconde dans Time is Money" (nothing is going right between Leonardo da Vinci and the Mona Lisa in Time is Money). This illustrates Pilote's editorial diversity, combining humor, current events, serials, and comics.

The lower corner of the cover mentions prices for different French-speaking countries, confirming the weekly publication format and the international distribution of the magazine. The visible spine shows signs of wear, creases, and scuffs, typical of a read copy, attesting to its vintage authenticity and handling over the decades. The texture of the cover shows a matte appearance with slight handling marks, without any particular sheen.

The magazine is presented closed, with only the front visible in the photo. No details on the back cover or interior content are observable here.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The cover shows clear signs of wear, slight creases and scuffs on the edges. No visible missing parts on the front, but a general patina consistent with the age of the copy.

Did you know? Launched in 1959, Pilote magazine was the birthplace of many iconic French comic series, including Astérix, Lucky Luke, and Blueberry. It contributed to the rise of many major authors such as Goscinny, Uderzo, Cabu, Gotlib, and Alexis, whose signature appears on this cover.

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