Vintage Tintin Magazine No. 537, February 5, 1959, French Comic Journal, Jet Aircraft "Vautour" Cover, Blake & Mortimer – 2C80

An original vintage issue of Tintin – Le Journal des Jeunes, No. 537, published on 5 February 1959, featuring a bold and visually striking jet aircraft cover illustration titled “Le S.O. 4050 Vautour” — a powerful military jet depicted in dynamic take-off, capturing the late 1950s fascination with aviation and technological progress in the graphic, high-impact style of the era. A standout cover for aviation enthusiasts and comic collectors alike.

Inside, the magazine includes a continuation of the iconic Tintin au Tibet by Hergé, one of the most celebrated adventures in the Tintin series and highly sought after by collectors. This issue also features SOS Météores (Blake & Mortimer by E.P. Jacobs) — making it a particularly rich issue for fans of the golden age of Franco-Belgian comics, with two of the genre’s greatest series appearing side by side.

Additional content includes:

• Tintin au Tibet by Hergé
• SOS Météores (Blake & Mortimer) by E.P. Jacobs
• Historical illustrated story on André Le Nôtre
• Various comic strips, articles, and vintage period advertisements
• News sections and reader content typical of the Tintin journal

Details

• Type: Vintage illustrated comic magazine
• Title: Tintin – Le Journal des Jeunes
• Issue: No. 537
• Date: 5 February 1959
• Publisher: Dargaud
• Language: French
• Pages: 40
• Illustrations: Color and black & white
• Dimensions: Approx. 27 × 21 cm

Condition

Good vintage condition. Visible central fold (typical for weekly magazines). Light creases and edge wear. Minor scuffs on cover and spine area. Interior pages clean and complete. Colors remain vivid and well preserved.