Super Hercule Magazine No. 18 Old retro vintage 80s Pif comic humor

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This illustrated magazine is a copy of the "Super Hercule" series, number 18, presented by Pif and subtitled "La griffe du rire" (The claw of laughter). The cover, predominantly bright yellow, features the character Hercules enjoying a slice of toast in front of a steaming cup, surrounded by small green aliens, in connection with the main theme of this issue: "Are you ready to receive the aliens?". The graphic design, typical of French youth publications of the 80s, is distinguished by colorful lettering, comic book style illustrations and a dynamic layout specific to the Pif Gadget universe.

The cover features several taglines such as "100 tricks to recognize the invaders", as well as a mention of a vintage gift: "The noise-making balloon for parties!". We also find the Hercules logo, a recurring mascot of the series, and the Pif logo in the upper left corner. The magazine displays the mention "Mensuel n°18", indicating that it is a monthly issue, and an original price of 12 francs, typical of the pre-euro period.

The spine and the visible part of the back show some traces of wear, folds and friction, characteristic of an old copy that has been handled but is generally well preserved for its age. The barcode, the reference M 3414, and the price indication for France, Canada and Switzerland, confirm the authentic nature of this vintage edition.

The bright colors (yellow, green, red) and the humorous drawing style are emblematic of vintage youth magazines, while the format features a soft printed cover. The inscriptions and illustrations are clear and perfectly legible on the visible side.

This Super Hercule n°18 magazine is a testament to French popular culture of the 80s, appreciated for its humorous comics, games and playful gadgets originally included.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of wear marks on the cover, folds and slightly marked corners, with no visible missing elements on the presented side.

Did you know? Hercules, the mischievous companion of the dog Pif, is one of the iconic heroes of "Pif Gadget" magazine, which first appeared in the 1960s. Spin-off publications like "Super Hercule" featured humorous adventures and gadgets, which became cult favorites for several generations of readers in France.

AFW Reassurance

Fast and careful shipping by a professional, with appropriate packaging to preserve the condition of the magazine.

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