{"product_id":"magazine-spirou-n-3401-2003-vintage-c-est-l-ete-couverture-marionnettes","title":"Spirou Magazine No. 3401 2003 Vintage – It's Summer, puppet cover","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\u003eThis magazine, visible in the photo, is issue number 3401 of the weekly Spirou, dated June 18, 2003. The cover features an original and colorful illustration, composed of two fabric puppets, one wearing a red cap with \"Léon\" written on it, the other dressed in red, against a stylized pastoral backdrop with fabric flower motifs and a ladybug. The title \"Spirou\" is written in multicolored, patchwork-style letters, with the handwritten note \"C'est l'été !\" (It's summer!) in blue and red. A price tag at the bottom left indicates \"1.60 €\", and the mention \"48 pages\" is clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover's visual is fresh and playful, characteristic of early 2000s Spirou magazines, with a cheerful and childlike aesthetic. The pastel blue background, textile elements, and puppets give the whole a summery tone, in line with the issue's theme. The graphic composition, combining collage and illustration, offers a unique and immediately recognizable look for fans of Franco-Belgian youth press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine visible in the photo shows no major defects; the cover appears taut, without apparent creases or tears on the front. The colors are vibrant, and the cover paper has a classic matte finish for Spirou editions of this era. The issue details (\"18\/06\/2003 Weekly 65th year 48 pages 1.60€\" as well as the barcode) are clearly legible at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed scene highlights the magazine placed in front of a bookshelf of old books, emphasizing its vintage character and its place in the history of Francophone comic strips. No other accessories or supplements are visible in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magazine is used and sold as is. The front cover, visible in the photo, is in good general condition, with no major apparent defects. The corners appear slightly rounded, a sign of moderate handling. No snags, creases, or stains visible on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Spirou magazine, launched in 1938 in Belgium, is one of the oldest comic strip weeklies still published. It has seen the birth of many iconic series such as \"Gaston Lagaffe,\" \"Le Petit Spirou,\" and \"Les Tuniques Bleues.\" Each issue offers new comic strips, games, and thematic dossiers adapted for youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from attentive tracking and quality service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Spirou magazine, vintage comic review, issue 3401, Spirou 2003, youth weekly, Franco-Belgian comic strip, comic magazine, puppet cover, old children's press, Spirou summer, old Spirou issue, French comic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54318907621703,"sku":"5b6a430e-adb1-4d7c-a4b8-461b959e4679","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_9ee0066d-69d8-4f67-b60f-3acde13304a1.jpg?v=1783632764","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/magazine-spirou-n-3401-2003-vintage-c-est-l-ete-couverture-marionnettes","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}