Vintage Tintin magazine old n° Buddy Longway Hooka Hey retro 80s

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Description

This magazine, visible in the photo, is an old issue of the famous weekly "Tintin," recognizable by its colorful cover and iconic red logo at the top of the issue. The cover features "Buddy Longway" with the episode "Hooka Hey," illustrated by a western scene with horses and characters in trapper attire, typical of Franco-Belgian comics from the 80s. The secondary title "Les Jeunes Princes des Virunga" appears at the bottom right, accompanied by a photograph of a lion, indicating the varied sections of the magazine at that time.

In the upper right, a white circular sticker signals "ARIA Le Maître-mage de Rogath," mentioning another key content of the issue. The entire cover is dominated by bright colors: sky blue, black, yellow, and red, with sharp contrasts that recall the graphic style of youth magazines of the era. The upper left corner features the famous medallion with Tintin's face, a visual signature of the original editions.

The left edge shows a vertical white label with a reference ("W28741 S593 BTF"), likely an archiving or library code, which indicates careful preservation. The overall condition visible in the photo appears good: the corners are slightly marked, with no major tears or apparent stains on the front, and the colors are well preserved. The texture of the cover appears smooth and semi-glossy, characteristic of offset printing from this period.

This issue also stands out for its typical layout, with main titles in very readable characters and a dynamic composition. The graphic elements and the selection of subjects (western, wild animals, adventure) reflect the editorial spirit of "Journal Tintin" aimed at young readers aged 7 to 77, according to the famous motto inscribed below the logo.

The photograph was taken on a wooden table, with a bookshelf filled with old books in the background, which particularly highlights the retro and heritage aspect of this magazine.

Condition

Used magazine, sold as is. The copy shows minor signs of wear visible at the edges, with no major alteration on the front. All condition details are strictly based on the area visible in the photo.

Did you know? The "Tintin" magazine was first published in 1946 in Belgium. It helped introduce cult Franco-Belgian comic series to the general public, such as "Blake et Mortimer," "Ric Hochet," and "Buddy Longway," which began in the pages of Tintin in 1972 by Derib.

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