{"product_id":"journal-tintin-n494-1958-jean-graton-racing-jacobs-2c131","title":"Journal Tintin N°494, 10 April 1958, Jean Graton Racing Cover \u0026 E.P. Jacobs - 2C131","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe Journal de Tintin N°494, dated 10 April 1958, combines a striking motor-racing cover with colourful adventure comics. Its cover announces “32 pages en couleurs” and the return of Monsieur Lambique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplied details identify this as an original weekly issue rather than a reprint. Jean Graton’s signed cover and E.P. Jacobs’ back-cover episode provide two contrasting examples of illustrated storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJean Graton’s Racing Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large red open-wheel racing car, numbered 18, dominates the foreground. Its driver sits beneath a white helmet, while a yellow car passes beside the pit lane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA smaller blue car appears farther along the circuit. Mechanics, spectators, flags and a grandstand complete the scene, giving the illustration depth and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe signature “Jean Graton” appears near the lower-right corner. Bright red, yellow and sky blue distinguish the cars and setting without requiring an exact car-model attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA central vertical fold runs through the cover, including the foreground car. This visible feature is included in the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJacobs’ S.O.S. Météores!\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe back cover presents a colour instalment of “S.O.S. Météores!”, credited to E.P. Jacobs. Rain-filled outdoor scenes give way to a vehicle sequence and interior conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark blues, greens and purple shadows create a different atmosphere from the sunny racing cover. This is a serial episode within the magazine, not a complete standalone Blake and Mortimer album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChick Bill and Further Adventures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA photographed double-page spread presents “La Maison du Plus Fort”, a Chick Bill adventure. The heading credits Tibet and a scenario by Greg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWestern clothing, expressive figures and oversized sound effects give the strip a lively comic rhythm. Another photographed spread includes cycling and motor-racing scenes, adding further sporting imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“La Lueur Verte” appears beside Jacques Martin’s “La Griffe Noire”. Their distinct settings and colour palettes broaden the issue’s range of adventure material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage condition with edge wear, creasing and light paper ageing. The front cover has a prominent central vertical fold, additional handling creases and slight curvature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll 32 pages are reported present in the supplied details. The cover’s printed page-count announcement is visible, but the complete pagination has not been independently checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs for cover folds, margins and interior paper condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublication: Le Journal de Tintin\u003cbr\u003eIssue: N°494, 10ème année\u003cbr\u003eDate: 10 April 1958\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: French\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32 colour pages, as announced on the cover\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 21 × 30 cm\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Belgium, as supplied\u003cbr\u003eFront cover: Jean Graton, motor-racing scene\u003cbr\u003eBack cover: E.P. Jacobs, S.O.S. Météores!\u003cbr\u003eInterior highlights: Chick Bill, La Maison du Plus Fort, La Lueur Verte and La Griffe Noire\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vintage weekly magazine\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Edge wear, cover folds, creasing and light paper ageing\u003cbr\u003eSKU: 2C131\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe signed racing cover gives this issue a strong motoring theme. Jacobs, Tibet, Greg and Jacques Martin add varied comic artwork, offering several collecting interests within one weekly magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne Royal Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt One Royal Art, we curate distinctive vintage pieces with care, preserving their character and clearly describing their condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55003822227802,"sku":"2C131","price":5400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/2C131_1.jpg?v=1792141219","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/fr-europe\/products\/journal-tintin-n494-1958-jean-graton-racing-jacobs-2c131","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}