{"product_id":"journal-tintin-n483-jan-1958-herge-coke-en-stock-tibet-2c117","title":"Journal Tintin N°483, Jan 1958, Hergé Coke en Stock \u0026 Tibet Chick Bill - 2C117","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original issue of the Journal de Tintin, N°483, French Dargaud edition, dated 23 January 1958. This issue combines a humorous Chick Bill cover by Tibet with a full-page “Coke en Stock” episode by Hergé. Naval photography, pirate adventure and further illustrated features add variety to its interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHergé: Coke en Stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe back cover carries an episode of “Coke en Stock”, known in English as The Red Sea Sharks. Captain Haddock, maritime action, a red speedboat and an underwater sequence appear within the strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHergé’s clear outlines and dynamic composition give the page a strong visual identity. The back cover is described as bright and well-preserved, making it a particular point of interest within this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a collector following the story’s weekly publication, this magazine offers an original serialization instalment. It also provides a different reading experience from encountering the adventure in a collected album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTibet’s Chick Bill Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front cover presents a cowboy in a red shirt and blue jeans beside a yellow warning sign. “ATTENTION SABLES MOUVANTS” announces the danger of quicksand, while the accompanying caption supplies the joke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe humour comes from the contrast between the completed task and the character’s predicament. It is an engaging Western composition, although the front cover has substantial handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInside the Issue\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Grandes Écoles de France — NAVALE” is a double-page feature about the École Navale at Brest. Period photographs show naval cadets, sailing vessels and aircraft, offering a glimpse of military education in 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA double-page pirate adventure signed La Fresnaye uses a warm red-and-orange palette. Its concluding episode ends with a tavern scene and the word “FIN”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther content includes “Daim Agile a disparu! — Alerte à Fort Mac Pherson”, with horses, fort scenes and illustrated Western characters. A photo feature introduces Colin, a ten-year-old child actor. A small Captain Haddock gag strip adds another Tintin-related element.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFair to good overall, with clear differences between the sections. The front cover is fair, showing significant horizontal creasing, edge wear and a bent spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior is good, with intact colour pages and age-toned paper. The Hergé back cover is also good, with vivid, bright colours. Please review the photographs for a closer assessment of these condition differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eType: Original vintage comics magazine, described as a complete issue\u003cbr\u003ePublication: Journal de Tintin\u003cbr\u003eEdition: French Dargaud\u003cbr\u003eIssue: N°483, 9ème année\u003cbr\u003eDate: 23 January 1958\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: French\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 21 × 30 cm\u003cbr\u003eFront cover: Tibet, Chick Bill quicksand warning scene\u003cbr\u003eBack cover: Hergé, “Coke en Stock” serialization episode\u003cbr\u003eInterior: École Navale feature, La Fresnaye pirate strip, Western adventure, Colin cinema feature and Haddock gag\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Fair front cover; good interior and back cover\u003cbr\u003eSKU: 2C117\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It's Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of Hergé’s maritime adventure and Tibet’s Western humour gives this issue a distinctive appeal. The naval photographs add a separate historical interest beyond the comics. Its condition makes the contrast between the worn cover and brighter interior especially important to disclose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne Royal Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt One Royal Art, we curate distinctive vintage pieces with care. This original Journal de Tintin brings illustrated storytelling and period character to a thoughtfully collected library. Thank you for visiting our store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961153900890,"sku":"2C117","price":5400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/2C117_1.jpg?v=1791708983","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/de-europe\/products\/journal-tintin-n483-jan-1958-herge-coke-en-stock-tibet-2c117","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}