Vintage Tintin magazine n°11 1985 Bruce J Hawker Press Gang retro

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Description

The magazine shown in the photo is a copy of the famous weekly "Tintin", intended for young readers from 7 to 77 years old, as indicated on the cover. This is issue 11, dated 1985, recognizable by its bright pink logo characteristic of the 80s. The cover highlights the comic strip "Bruce J. Hawker – Press Gang", illustrated with a detailed maritime scene: the main character is seen in period costume, standing in front of ships and barrels, against a background of mast and sails, in shades of blue, beige, red and black. The graphic style reflects the historical Franco-Belgian comic aesthetic of the 80s.

In the upper right, a drawn vignette features "Capitaine Sarke" and "Mauricini le guérillero", with issue number 11 and the date visible. An insert at the bottom left announces a cinema article: "Galactic Madness", accompanied by a color photo typical of 80s science fiction cinema. The inscriptions "M2237 – 496 – 8FF" and the date "12-3-85" are also printed on the cover.

The upper left edge shows a small Tintin character, the magazine's signature, as well as prices for different European countries. The magazine features a layout faithful to the Tintin spirit, with graphic and typographic elements emblematic of the era. The overall colors are well contrasted, with a predominance of blue, red, yellow and white, typical of youth publications of this decade.

The cover appears in used condition, with a slight crease visible in the upper left and moderate corner wear, indicative of normal handling for a magazine of this era. No major missing parts or tears are visible on the presented face. The paper appears to be of standard thickness for a magazine, with a satin or slightly matte appearance, without excessive gloss.

This issue is a testament to the heritage of Francophone youth press, bringing together comic strips, cinema news and various sections, in a format typical of illustrated magazines of the pre-digital era. The presentation highlights the graphic universe of Franco-Belgian comics of the 1980s.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Cover shows a slight crease in the upper left corner and moderate wear on the corners. No tears or apparent missing parts on the visible face.

Did you know? Tintin magazine, founded in 1946 in Belgium, contributed to the spread of many cult Franco-Belgian comic book series, including "Blake and Mortimer", "Alix" and "Ric Hochet". In the 80s, it accompanied the evolution of the ninth art in France and Europe, while adapting to the cultural news of its time.

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