{"product_id":"magazine-spirou-n-782-vintage-1953-couverture-bd-edition-rare-ancienne","title":"Vintage Spirou magazine No. 782, 1953, comic book cover, rare old edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed visual description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old magazine is issue 782 of the famous weekly \"Spirou\", dated April 9, 1953, as indicated on the cover. It is an example of a Franco-Belgian youth press publication, recognizable by its typical 1950s presentation: soft format, color printing on matte paper, and the clear line graphics characteristic of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible cover features a large comic strip panel at the top, depicting Spirou, the iconic character in a red bellhop uniform, accompanied by several cows and another character (likely Fantasio or a secondary character). The setting suggests a rural scene, with a herd in motion and a stylized castle in the background. A speech bubble announces a plot twist to be found on page 15: \"De Tréville camouflages himself behind a herd of cows to rescue his friend Johan. You will see on page 15 if his trick succeeded.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmediately below, the front page features the first plate of an adventure titled \"Spirou and the Turbotraction\", a comic strip by Franquin, one of the journal's major authors. The panels reveal a classic layout, with dialogues in speech bubbles, rural settings, and characters with lively and expressive lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe printing colors are period-appropriate, with slightly faded tones that attest to the age of the medium. The main inscriptions are perfectly legible: the title \"SPIROU\" at the top right, the original price (30 francs), as well as the mentions \"Publication hebdomadaire, 16e année, n°782, 9 Avril 1953, 24 pages\" at the bottom of the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine is photographed against a decorative, predominantly red background, evoking a festive atmosphere, but this does not affect the appearance of the document itself. No accessories, inserts, or external elements are visible on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is used and sold as is. The cover shows good overall retention, with no tears or major folds visible on the photographed side. The colors, though patinated, remain clear and consistent with a 1950s paper edition. No apparent annotations or stains on the visible part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Spirou magazine, created in 1938, is a pillar of Franco-Belgian comic strips. The character of Spirou, imagined by Rob-Vel and then developed by major authors like Franquin, has spanned the ages and given birth to many secondary heroes, including Fantasio, Spip, and the Marsupilami. The \"La Turbotraction\" series is one of the emblematic stories that marked the golden age of the journal in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully protected and shipped by a professional seller, with packaging adapted to old paper items and fast delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Spirou old magazine, vintage comic book, Spirou weekly 1953, vintage comic strip, rare Spirou edition, old French comic, Spirou and Fantasio, Franquin cover, old comic magazine, Turbotraction, retro youth press, 1950s illustrated magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245277204807,"sku":"9dd1a491-9d4a-4e0e-b61b-dfbe405eb732","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6f89ba2a-a95f-4fbb-9871-21e3e56f20e5.jpg?v=1782634857","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/magazine-spirou-n-782-vintage-1953-couverture-bd-edition-rare-ancienne","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}