Vintage Tintin magazine Bernard Prince blue cover rare collector's item

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Detailed visual description

This vintage magazine, shown in the photo, is a copy of the weekly "Tintin," recognizable by its iconic logo in white letters on a bright blue background. The cover features the character Bernard Prince, illustrated in a dynamic winter scene, revolver in hand, in the middle of a snowstorm. The illustration occupies most of the front page, surmounted by the title "BERNARD PRINCE" in red capital letters, followed by "Qu'est-il arrivé à bord de la Mary-Novembre ?" in light blue. The graphics and color palette, dominated by blue, white, and red, evoke the style of youth magazines from the second half of the 20th century.

In the upper right, the word "nouveau" (new) is placed in black above the Tintin logo, indicating an evolution or change in the editorial formula during this period. Below the main title, the phrase "L’hebdomadaire des jeunes de 7 à 77 ans" (The weekly for young people from 7 to 77) is clearly legible, a trademark of the magazine. The spine and left edge show slight wear typical of old publications, with no major tears visible on the displayed side.

The lower-left corner bears the inscription "n° 101 France 3,50 F," identifying this specific issue. The photographic background, consisting of shelves of old books, highlights the vintage nature of the object. The cover paper shows some signs of use, including small marks or scuffs visible in glancing light, without altering the integrity of the image or legible text.

The graphic composition, the apparent thickness of the magazine, and the typography are typical of Tintin editions from the 1970s-1980s. No major structural defects are visible on the shown side, making it an interesting copy for any amateur of old illustrated press or Franco-Belgian comic strips.

The cover features an episode of "Bernard Prince," a flagship series of the magazine, which reinforces the historical and editorial interest of this issue. All visible inscriptions and the original design are faithfully reproduced in the photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The magazine shows signs of wear on the cover, with some visible marks, folds, and scuffs, but no major tears on the displayed side.

Did you know? The Tintin magazine, founded in 1946 in Belgium, had a French version from 1948. It hosted great names of Franco-Belgian comic strips such as Hergé, Edgar P. Jacobs, and Greg. Bernard Prince, a character created by Greg and Hermann in 1966, is one of the main heroes of the magazine, known for his maritime and exotic adventures.

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