Spirou Magazine #3457 Retro Comics Ludo Coupe Castar 2000s Boris Bailly

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Description

This magazine, visible in the photo, is a copy of the famous comic book periodical "Spirou," issue number 3457, as indicated on the spine and cover. It is a classic comic book journal format, recognizable by its stapled binding and soft illustrated cover. The front page features a colorful drawing dominated by red and orange tones, with a young boy character on a bicycle and a large stylized hand in the background. The main title "La Coupe Castar" and the subtitle "Ludo en connaît un rayon !" are highlighted, typical of the themed features or ongoing stories in Spirou.

At the top of the cover, the "SPIROU" logo appears in large blue letters on a brown background, topped by an illustrated frieze featuring various comic book characters in a contemporary graphic style typical of the 2000s. In the bottom left, there is a barcode, the price (€1.60), and the mention "Boris - Pierre Bailly," indicating the authors of a story in the issue (the duo of the week, page 34). Other article and section titles are at the bottom: "L'histoire d'un pavé dans l'Enfer du Nord" (page 31) or "Un parfum de nostalgie sur le 33, rue Carambole" (page 24).

The magazine's structure is consistent with newsstand comic publications, with a soft illustrated cover, square stapled spine, and four-color printing. The visible issue number (3457) and graphic style clearly place this copy in the 2000s, a period during which Spirou modernized its layout while maintaining a central place in French-language comic book publishing.

The photographed copy shows a clean front, with no tears or major creases visible in the image. The corners appear only slightly creased, the spine is clearly legible, and the colors remain vibrant. No major defects appear on this side, apart from some possible traces of common use (light wear, light reflection on the surface).

This issue highlights the character of Ludo, typical of the magazine's contemporary youth series, as well as a variety of sections and short stories, a signature of the Spirou spirit. The presence of the "spirou.com" website on the cover confirms the magazine's modern era and its desire for digital openness.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The overall condition of the visible cover is good, with light traces of use consistent with normal reading.

Did you know? Spirou magazine, founded in 1938, is one of the oldest French-language comic book weeklies still published. It has seen the birth of many emblematic heroes such as Spirou, Fantasio, Gaston Lagaffe, and the Marsupilami, and has accompanied the evolution of the 9th art through several generations.

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