Spirou Magazine No. 3480 Illustrated Vintage Retro Christmas Collector's Item

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Description

This illustrated magazine shown in the photo is an issue of Spirou, an emblematic Franco-Belgian comic strip publication. It is issue number 3480, clearly indicated on the spine and cover. The front page features a colorful drawing with a festive spirit, with characters in a flying saucer flying over a snowy landscape, related to the Christmas theme ("Christmas, here and everywhere else" written at the top of the cover). The dominant colors are night blue, yellow, and white, with touches of red and orange. The illustration is typical of the Spirou style, with expressive characters and detailed settings, in a wintery and joyful atmosphere.

The magazine is presented closed, its cover fully visible. The "SPROU" logo (partially obscured by a graphic element) remains immediately recognizable to fans of the magazine. In the bottom right, the barcode and original price (€1.50) are legible, indicating its newsstand distribution. The spine shows the number 3480. Several secondary characters and humorous elements are also scattered throughout the scene, true to Spirou's graphic tradition.

The overall visual appearance shows a clean cover with well-preserved colors. No tearing, major creases, or obvious stains are visible on the front. The corners of the cover show slight wear consistent with typical storage for a vintage magazine.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Front cover in good visual condition, minor wear to corners, no major apparent defects on the visible side.

Did you know? Spirou magazine has been published weekly since 1938 and has given birth to many emblematic series such as "Spirou et Fantasio," "Gaston Lagaffe," and "Le Petit Spirou." This issue 3480, with its Christmas theme, is part of the tradition of special end-of-year editions, often highly appreciated for the richness of their illustrations and original stories.

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