Vintage Spirou magazine #3495 Margot Fleabag cover vintage comic book edition

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Detailed visual description

The magazine visible in the photo is an issue of the famous Franco-Belgian periodical "Spirou". It is issue number 3495, as indicated on the cover, an emblematic publication in the world of European comics. The brightly colored cover features two characters in confrontation: Margot and Sac à Puces, illustrated in a style typical of the Franco-Belgian clear line, immediately recognizable by its clean and expressive lines. The exploded red background accentuates the humorous tension typical of the series. The "SPIROU" logo appears at the top, in large white typography on a black background, the magazine's visual signature.

The upper part of the cover features an illustrated frieze with other comic book characters, reflecting the magazine's rich editorial content. Several inserts in the upper right announce sections or stories in this issue, including "Parody: James Bond vs. Pépé X" and other drawn vignettes. The price is visible on the spine (€1.10), as well as the barcode, indicating a newsstand edition.

At the bottom of the page, the cover mentions iconic series such as "Buck Danny" and "SODA", confirming the magazine's comic book orientation and the importance of this issue for fans of the ninth art. The website spirou.com is also indicated, reflecting the contemporary period of this edition. The graphic style of the cover and the general presentation of the magazine correspond to a publication probably dating from the late 1990s or early 2000s, although the keywords evoke the 1960s (the image takes precedence here).

The photo shows only the front of the magazine, in apparent good general condition: no visible tears, slightly marked corners, but colors and patterns well preserved. The magazine is photographed on a desk, next to an old magnifying glass and in front of a row of bound books, which highlights its vintage aspect and its interest in classic comic books.

Condition

Second-hand item sold as is, with minor signs of wear visible on the cover (slightly rubbed corners and edges). The cover remains solid, with no visible tears or stains on the visible side.

Did you know? The magazine Spirou, launched in 1938 by Dupuis editions in Belgium, deeply marked the history of European comics. It gave birth to great mythical series such as "Gaston Lagaffe", "Spirou et Fantasio" or "Boule et Bill", and played a key role in spreading the Franco-Belgian style internationally.

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