Vintage Tintin magazine Dog Bull Tibet 1985 old comic book collector's item

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Description

This featured magazine is an old issue of "Tintin," a famous French-language comic strip weekly. The visible cover displays a colorful full-page drawing, where the large character Dog Bull dominates another smaller male figure. The graphic style is typical of 1980s European comic strips, with bright flat colors and a strong line. The title "Tintin" is printed large, in light blue on a white background, occupying the entire top of the cover.

In the upper right, a speech bubble announces an episode of "Alain Chevallier: Le Duel," with a drawing of the character in a yellow suit and helmet, accompanied by the number 47 and the mention "37th year." The price is indicated in Belgian, Canadian, Luxembourgish, and Swiss francs, as well as in pesetas, confirming the international distribution of the magazine at that time.

The large central character, Dog Bull, wears a yellow plaid shirt, a green scarf, a black hat, black pants, and is barefoot. His expression accentuates the humorous and caricatural tone of the drawing. Beside him, a blond man in a blue shirt, blue pants, and brown shoes is seized by his hair. The signature "Tibet" at the bottom right specifies the cover artist. The inscription "une dogbullerie de Tibet" highlights the offbeat tone and humor of this issue.

The magazine is displayed upright; the visible spine shows a slight bulging, typical of old, consulted copies. The cover colors appear well-preserved, although some signs of wear or age marks may be perceptible on the edges, without apparent tears on the visible area. At the bottom right is the date "19-11-85," attesting to its publication in 1985.

The photo background highlights the magazine in front of an antique bookshelf, emphasizing the vintage and heritage aspect of this edition. No other accessories or elements are visible; the presentation focuses on the cover and its iconic illustration.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The cover is in generally good condition, with vibrant colors and a clear illustration on the visible side. Slight signs of wear or age marks may be present on the edges, typical of an old magazine.

Did you know? The "Tintin" magazine was launched in Belgium in 1946 and quickly became a benchmark for Franco-Belgian comics. Tibet, pseudonym of Gilbert Gascard, was one of the journal's major authors, notably creating the characters of Ric Hochet and Chick Bill, as well as Dog Bull, a recurring figure known for his quirky humor.

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