{"product_id":"magazine-spirou-n-3391-billy-the-cat-ancien-illustre-retro-bd-vintage","title":"Magazine Spirou #3391 Billy The Cat old illustrated retro comics vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn illustrated comic magazine, this is a copy of the famous \"Spirou\" periodical, number 3391, clearly indicated at the top left of the cover. The front page features the character \"Billy The Cat\" with the caption \"Un chat qui a du chien!\" (A cat with dog-like qualities!), accompanied by a colorful and expressive illustration, typical of Franco-Belgian graphic art. The drawing style, layout, and vibrant color palette (blue, yellow, white, red, black) are characteristic of Spirou publications from the early 2000s. On the right, an insert \"Sac à puces, Vacances de rêve !\" (Fleabag, Dream Holidays!) adds to the playful nature of this edition. The mention \"PERAL '03\" at the bottom right of the illustration indicates the year the cover was produced (2003).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual clearly shows the emblematic Spirou logo, recognizable by its yellow letters on a blue polka-dotted background, and the famous stylized squirrel. The cover features a nocturnal setting with a building silhouette under the moon, reinforcing the retro comic book atmosphere. The barcode and the price printed at the bottom left (\"F: 1.90 €\") are visible, indicating its original newsstand distribution. The magazine is presented upright, with the cover flat and without apparent deformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine appears complete on the visible side, with slightly marked corners but no major snags. The spine and interior pages are not visible in the photo. The cover paper is in good condition, and the matte lamination typical of this type of publication is perceptible in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall aesthetic and the illustrated characters attest to the Spirou graphic style, which is both humorous and dynamic. Issue number 3391 corresponds to an early 2000s publication, confirmed by the \"03\" date on the cover. This type of magazine is sought after for its short stories, emblematic series, and illustrated sections, which made Spirou famous in European youth publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis magazine is a representative piece of French youth comic publications, ideal for anyone interested in retro graphics and the history of French-language comic strips. The vibrant colors and well-preserved cover make it a decorative or reading object, depending on preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The cover visible in the photo shows no major defects, with the exception of slightly marked corners. The interior and spine are not visible in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Spirou magazine, launched in 1938 by the publisher Dupuis, is one of the oldest comic weekly magazines still active in Europe. It gave birth to many cult series such as Gaston Lagaffe, The Smurfs, and Spirou et Fantasio. Billy The Cat is a more recent creation, introduced in the magazine in the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique, vintage, and collectible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Spirou old magazine, retro illustrated comic, Billy The Cat, youth periodical, Spirou journal, 2003 edition, comic review, vintage french comic, illustrated magazine, French comic magazine, Spirou retro, old Spirou edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54257617338695,"sku":"8e5a870e-07fc-44fd-8900-58ef0dce6d56","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_7ac91abb-af43-4fe3-ae59-0e1d1a8e43d3.jpg?v=1782811069","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/magazine-spirou-n-3391-billy-the-cat-ancien-illustre-retro-bd-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}