Spirou Magazine #3348 Retro 90s Weekly Comic The Formidables

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Description

This magazine is an issue of the famous Franco-Belgian periodical "Spirou," specifically its weekly version, number 3348. The cover, immediately recognizable with its title "SPIROU" in white capital letters on a light green background, features a comic book character typical of the Spirou universe, seated on a stylized submarine-like vehicle, accompanied by a drawn shark and a flying insect. The mention "Les Fourmidables" appears on the right, while several colorful inserts announce features, notably "Les petits hommes découvrent les grands fonds!" (The little men discover the deep sea!) in bright red.

The graphic style and layout are typical of the 1990s, with dynamic illustration and bold colors. The original design also includes informative inserts: "PAPYRUS poursuit son odyssée (en page 9)" (PAPYRUS continues its odyssey (on page 9)) on a yellow background, and "Lucie vous révèle tout sur les codes secrets (en page 24)" (Lucie reveals all about secret codes (on page 24)) on a red background. The barcode and the mention "Hebdomadaire 654e année 63" (Weekly 654th year 63) are visible on the left, confirming the soft magazine format.

The spine of the magazine, visible on the left, shows a slight warping, typical of common use or vertical storage. The condition of the cover shows some signs of wear on the bottom edge, with no major tears or visible stains in the photographed area. The cover does not show pronounced glossy reflections, suggesting a matte or satin paper.

The inscriptions are clearly legible, particularly the number "3348" and the main section titles. The cover illustration, in the tradition of Belgian comics, is signed with a humorous and detailed style, characteristic of the Spirou spirit. The item is displayed standing on a wooden table, in front of a bookshelf, which highlights its colors and overall presentation.

This issue is for anyone looking for a retro Spirou edition, characteristic of late 20th-century publications, with its emblematic sections and flagship series.

Condition

Used magazine sold as is. The cover shows some signs of wear on the edges and a slight warping of the spine. No missing pages or major tears visible on the displayed side.

Did you know? Spirou magazine, launched in 1938, is one of the oldest weekly comic books in Europe. It gave birth to major Franco-Belgian comic series such as Spirou et Fantasio, Gaston Lagaffe, and Les Petits Hommes, all present in this issue. The graphic style and humorous tone of the magazine have influenced several generations of readers.

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