Vintage Tintin magazine old no. 36 Ric Hochet The Smashers collector

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Description
Illustrated magazine "Tintin," the issue visible on the cover is number 36, displayed upright on a wooden surface. The cover features the iconic "Tintin" logo in red letters on a yellow background, immediately recognizable by fans of Franco-Belgian comics. This issue, aimed at "super-young people aged 7 to 77," highlights several of the magazine's flagship stories.

The graphic composition of this edition is typical of the 1980s, with a colorful and dynamic layout. In the upper right, an insert presents the character Ric Hochet, a recurring hero of the series, with the mention "Ric Hochet against Sherlock." The main scene illustrates an episode of "Les Casseurs: Le convoi maudit" (The Wreckers: The Cursed Convoy), featuring an action sequence with a Mercedes all-terrain vehicle, tree trunks, and characters in tension, all in a classic Franco-Belgian drawing style.

Also visible on the front page are several thematic inserts: "75th anniversary The Conquest of the South Pole," "Grand Jeu CANAL+," as well as a banner at the bottom of the cover announcing "Le jeune RENAUDIN Une étrange complicité" (Young RENAUDIN A Strange Complicity). The speech bubbles and vignettes emphasize the serial and immersive aspect characteristic of this magazine.

The back and reverse of the magazine are not visible in the photo, but the white spine reveals a printed reference in pink, typical of publications of that era. The overall condition of the cover appears good: vivid colors, minimally dulled corners, no major folds or tears visible on the shown side. The paper texture seems satiny, with a smooth appearance typical of illustrated magazines from this period.

This magazine is aimed at fans of Franco-Belgian comics, vintage comics, or those looking for collector's issues of the Tintin magazine, particularly for the presence of emblematic series such as Ric Hochet, Les Casseurs, and the association with cultural events like Canal+ or the 75th anniversary of the conquest of the South Pole.

Condition
Used item, sold as is. The front cover has good colors and shows no major apparent defects on the visible side. The corners and spine are slightly marked, moderate signs of use for an old copy.

Did you know? The "Tintin" magazine was launched in 1946 by Raymond Leblanc. It greatly contributed to the spread of Franco-Belgian comics, revealing major authors such as Hergé, Edgar P. Jacobs, and Tibet, and was published until 1988 in its French version.

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