Journal de Tintin N°513, 1958, Blake & Mortimer, Jacobs — Original Issue - 2C101, An original and complete issue of the Journal de Tintin — N° 513, French Dargaud edition, 21 août 1958 — one of the most celebrated and actively collected European comics publications of the twentieth century, preserved in good condition after nearly seven decades and offered here as a genuine period document of the golden age of Belgian and French comics.
Historical Significance of Journal de Tintin
The Journal de Tintin was founded in 1946 by Raymond Leblanc. It was published by Éditions du Lombard in Brussels. However, the French edition was distributed by G. Dargaud in Paris. It was the primary vehicle for legendary postwar comics artists. Masters like Hergé, E.P. Jacobs, and Jacques Martin published their serialized work here. Furthermore, it reached hundreds of thousands of readers weekly across Europe. Holding an original issue means holding a page of cultural history.
Iconic Summer Cover Art
This issue is dated 21 août 1958, during the height of summer. It opens with a vivid painted cover illustration titled "BONNES VACANCES!". The art shows a child tumbling joyfully from a speedboat. Sailboats float peacefully along the horizon. Furthermore, the colors remain fresh and vivid after sixty-eight years. This cover perfectly captures the optimistic spirit of postwar Europe. Consequently, it stands among the most celebrated covers in European publishing.
Key Comic Stories and Serializations
The back cover features a serialized episode of "S.O.S. Météores". This canonical work was written and drawn by Edgar P. Jacobs. It remains a masterpiece in the Blake and Mortimer series. Jacobs brought unmatched draftsmanship and narrative sophistication to his craft. Therefore, a original Jacobs episode drives immense value for serious collectors. Additionally, the interior carries "Trenck, le prisonnier récalcitrant" by the Funcken brothers.
Rare Editorial Content and Advertisements
The magazine includes a poignant tribute to F1 driver Luigi Musso. He tragically died at the French Grand Prix six weeks prior. Furthermore, it features a article on winning Citroën ID 19 cars. Automotive enthusiasts will find this period document particularly fascinating. A profile of the French destroyer De Grasse is also included. Meanwhile, classic ads for Chocolat Poulain and View-Master complete the issue.
Preserved Vintage Condition
The magazine is completely intact with all original pages present. The sound binding holds the spine securely together. Moreover, the cover retains bold, unfaded colors despite its age. A light horizontal fold crease appears across the lower third. Minor corner wear is present, which is typical for newsprint. The interior pages show natural, warm age-toning throughout. Nevertheless, the comic strip colors remain extraordinarily bright and clear.
Key Details Type: Original vintage comics magazine — complete issue Publication: Journal de Tintin — Le Journal des Jeunes de 7 à 77 ans Publisher: G. Dargaud, Paris (French edition) / Éditions du Lombard, Brussels Issue: N° 513 (French Dargaud edition) Date: 21 août 1958 Language: French Dimensions: 21 × 30 cm / 8.3 × 11.8 in Key content: E.P. Jacobs — "S.O.S. Météores" (Blake & Mortimer); Funcken — "Trenck le prisonnier récalcitrant"; Luigi Musso tribute; Citroën ID 19 feature; La Flotte Française (destroyer De Grasse) Cover: "Bonnes Vacances!" — painted summer holiday illustration; vivid colors Condition: Good/Very Good for age — complete and intact; cover colors vivid; one horizontal crease on cover lower third; minor corner wear; interior pages age-toned (normal); comic colors strong Collectibility: Jacobs/Blake & Mortimer serialization; 1958 date; Luigi Musso cross-collectible; Citroën ID 19 cross-collectible; complete and intact
