Vintage Tintin Magazine No. 29, old edition, Modeste et Pompon, 70s

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Description

This magazine, visible in the photo, is an original copy of the famous "Tintin" weekly, issue number 29, recognizable by its colorful cover and the emblematic typography of the title in large red and black. The edition presented is clearly from its era, with an aesthetic characteristic of the 1970s: this is evident from the layout, the vivid colors, and the graphic style of the illustrations on the cover.

The cover features a humorous drawing depicting three children running in front of a house, one dragging a trash can, in a clear line style typical of the Franco-Belgian school. The upper left corner displays a medallion with Tintin's face, while the upper right part shows a comic strip panel with a female character and a speech bubble ("Ce que je fais dans un sabotillage ?..." - "What am I doing in a sabotage?...").

Several article titles are printed on the cover: "Modeste et Pompon," "Le Chinois à 10 têtes" (The 10-headed Chinese Man), "Les chemins de l’aventure" (The Paths of Adventure), and "L’eldorado des derniers chercheurs d’or" (The Eldorado of the Last Gold Diggers). These sections attest to the varied content and playful tone of the magazine. Also visible below the main logo is the mention "L’hebdomadaire des super-jeunes de 7 à 77 ans" (The weekly for super-young people from 7 to 77), a signature of Tintin magazine.

The magazine shows slightly dog-eared corners (upper left corner), indicating prior use without compromising the readability or integrity of the cover. The colors remain well-preserved, and the paper has a matte appearance typical of old editions. The spine and visible edges do not show any major tears on the displayed side.

In the bottom left, there is a printed reference "MC237 – 514 – 8FF" and the number "16748" in the bottom right. These codes are typical of periodic publications of the era and attest to the original edition.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of use on the cover (dog-eared corners, slight wear on edges). The interior and back are not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Tintin magazine was launched in 1946 and influenced several generations of French-speaking readers. It hosted the greatest authors of Franco-Belgian comics, including Hergé, Franquin, Tibet, and Greg, and helped popularize cult series such as "The Adventures of Tintin," "Blake and Mortimer," and "Modeste et Pompon."

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