Vintage Tintin magazine #168 Clifton retro cover vintage comic book

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description This magazine, visible in the photo, is an original copy of "Journal de Tintin," an emblematic weekly publication of Franco-Belgian comic strips. The predominantly white, vivid pink, and yellow cover features a humorous drawing typical of the era, showing a British telephone booth struck by a yellow tanker truck labeled "PETROBRAD," with a male character in the foreground, recognizable by his expressive face and detective attire, holding a bunch of keys. The illustration highlights the story "Clifton: 7 jours pour mourir…", indicating the presence of an Inspector Clifton adventure inside.

The title "tintin" appears in large pink typography on the upper part of the cover, with the precise indication of the issue number (n°168) and the year (35th year), placing this issue in the second half of the 20th century, a classic period for the magazine. The cover layout, bright colors, and graphic style are characteristic of the 1970s-1980s, with a satin-finish paper typical of magazines from that era.

The overall observable condition appears good: the cover shows no tears or major stains on the visible side; the upper left corner shows a very slight curvature but no loss of material. The visible corners and spine appear neat, without prominent creases, which is remarkable for an old magazine. The colors are well preserved, with no apparent discoloration.

The following mentions are clearly distinguishable: - "tintin" (top, in pink) - "N° 28 / 35ème année / N° 168" (top right) - "Clifton 7 jours pour mourir…" (bottom right, in red and pink) - Price and distribution information in red on the left side of the cover.

This is a vintage comic book (BD) magazine, aimed at young people and fans of emblematic Franco-Belgian series, with typical content from the era: adventures, gags, serials, and illustrated reports.

Condition Used item, sold as is. The visible cover is in good apparent condition, with no major defects on the shown side. The corners show minor wear compatible with the magazine's age. Please examine the photo carefully for all visual details.

Did you know? "Journal de Tintin" was first published in 1946 and helped popularize many cult Franco-Belgian comic series, including Tintin, Blake and Mortimer, and Clifton, the hero featured on the cover. Inspector Clifton, a character created by Raymond Macherot and later taken over by Bob De Groot and Turk, is famous for his very British humor and his fantastic investigations.

AFW Reassurance Fast and careful shipping ensured by a professional, with appropriate packaging to preserve the magazine's integrity during transport.

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