Vintage 70s Tintin magazine Monsieur Edouard rare weekly comic

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Visual description

The magazine visible in the photo is a copy of the weekly "Tintin", recognizable by its emblematic logo at the top of the cover, with the subtitle "L’HEBDOMADAIRE DES SUPER-JEUNES DE 7 À 77 ANS" (THE WEEKLY FOR SUPER-YOUNG PEOPLE FROM 7 TO 77 YEARS OLD). The edition presented features a humorous illustrated cover signed "DIDIER", highlighting the character "Monsieur Edouard" in a military maneuver scene with a tank, against a backdrop of blue sky and greenery. The illustration is accompanied by speech bubbles typical of Franco-Belgian comics. The dominant colors are sky blue, the sandy yellow of the tank, and touches of red and purple in the titles.

At the top right, the mention "N° 4 46e année" (No. 4 46th year) can be seen, which allows the publication to be placed in the 1970s, consistent with the graphic style and the international price mentions (Belgium, Canada, Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland) written at the top left. The mention "Suivez Vasco dans 'Les sentinelles de la nuit'" (Follow Vasco in 'The Sentinels of the Night') is also present, highlighting the diversity of comic book series offered in this issue.

The bottom right corner of the cover shows a slight crease mark, visible in the photo. The bottom left corner displays a printed reference: "M2637 — 489 — 8FF". The paper has a slightly satin appearance, typical of illustrated magazines of that era, without excessive gloss.

The magazine is placed on a white lace tablecloth, next to a wooden piece of furniture and a lamp, which highlights its classic softcover magazine format. No other accessories or supplements are visible in the image.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The cover shows some signs of wear and tear: a marked crease in the bottom right corner and slight handling marks on the edges. The colors remain vibrant and the illustration is well preserved. The spine, back, and interior are not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Tintin magazine, founded in 1946 in Belgium, marked the history of European comics by publishing the major works of authors such as Hergé, Edgar P. Jacobs, and Tibet. In the 1970s, it stood out for the diversity of its series and the arrival of new talents, while retaining the slogan "from 7 to 77 years old", which became cult among comic book enthusiasts.

AFW Reassurance

Fast and careful shipping by a professional seller. Suitable packaging to preserve the integrity of the magazine during transport.

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