Vintage Spirou magazine n°3402 2000s – elephant cover, humorous comics

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Description

Illustrated magazine visible in the photo, this is a issue of Spirou, a French-language humorous comic strip magazine. The cover shows the title "SPIROU" in stylized red letters on a yellow background, with the number 3402 inscribed in the upper left. The main illustration depicts a purple elephant used as a kite, held by a character on a bicycle, in a humorous graphic style typical of the series. Several small colored elements (knots, accessories) add dynamism to the scene. The taglines announce "Autant on emporte l’éléphant!" (As much as we take the elephant!) and "Le Petit Spirou: une rafale de gags qui décoiffent!" (Little Spirou: a barrage of gags that'll blow your mind!).

The magazine features a layout characteristic of Spirou publications, with a modern logo in the upper left and a Spirou aviator vignette in the upper right corner. The barcode in the lower right indicates newsstand distribution, with a price of €1.60 displayed. The spine and visible corners show slight wear, typical of a circulated copy, but the cover remains legible and colorful.

The color palette is vibrant, dominated by yellow, red, and purple tones, typical of the comic book aesthetic of the 2000s. The drawing style, visual humor, and reference to "Le Petit Spirou" are representative of the editorial line of that period.

The visible front shows no major tears or apparent annotations. The overall condition observed is consistent with a used magazine, with possible handling marks on the edges and a slight curvature of the cover, without major alteration of the graphics.

This issue is identified as a vintage copy, both for its publication date (visible on the barcode and numbering) and for the graphic style specific to the Spirou series during that era.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with visible signs of wear on the cover and slightly marked corners. Complete copy with a legible cover.

Did you know? Spirou magazine, launched in 1938 by Dupuis editions, is one of the oldest comic book weeklies still published in Europe. It has seen the birth of many iconic series such as "Le Petit Spirou," "Gaston Lagaffe," and "Les Tuniques Bleues."

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