{"product_id":"journal-de-tintin-n-519-original-1958-reding-cover-michel-vaillant-2c82","title":"Journal de Tintin N°519 — Original 1958 — Reding Cover \u0026 Michel Vaillant — 2C82","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original issue of \u003cem\u003eJournal de Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e — the iconic Belgian-French weekly comic magazine for readers “aged 7 to 77” — this is \u003cstrong\u003eN°519, dated October 2, 1958\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a gripping cover illustration by \u003cstrong\u003eReding\u003c\/strong\u003e: two figures locked in a tense mountain struggle on a rocky alpine ridge, rendered in bold primary colors with cinematic drama. The teaser announces the following week’s story: \u003cem\u003e“Jari dans la Tourmente.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, this issue is a remarkable cross-section of late-1950s Franco-Belgian popular culture. \u003cstrong\u003eS.O.S. Météores\u003c\/strong\u003e by the legendary E.P. Jacobs (Blake \u0026amp; Mortimer) occupies the full back cover in vivid color — a high-speed car chase through a snowstorm, panels crackling with tension. Jean Graton’s \u003cstrong\u003eMichel Vaillant\u003c\/strong\u003e continues with \u003cem\u003e“Le Grand Défi”\u003c\/em\u003e — a racing story set against the backdrop of international motorsport, with Lotus cars and American flags adding period authenticity. \u003cstrong\u003eLa Cavale d’Or\u003c\/strong\u003e by Willy Vandersteen brings swashbuckling adventure, while the Sciences et Actualités section documents the birth of the \u003cstrong\u003eVespa 400\u003c\/strong\u003e microcar at the Fourchambault factory — a fascinating piece of automotive and industrial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA world news spread covers the ambitious construction of \u003cstrong\u003eLa Grande Dixence\u003c\/strong\u003e, then set to become the world’s highest dam upon completion in 1965 — a reminder of the era’s boundless optimism in engineering and progress. Period advertisements for Vittelloise mineral water and the Salon Nautique de Paris complete the time-capsule experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe magazine presents with honest age-related wear — a light spine curl and minor toning consistent with nearly 70 years of age — but retains strong, vivid color throughout and remains \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete at 36 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e. A wonderful collectible for fans of Franco-Belgian comics, mid-century illustrated press, or vintage motorsport culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original vintage comic magazine \/ illustrated weekly press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Journal de Tintin — N°519\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2, 1958\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Lombard (Belgium \/ France)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 × 30 cm \/ 8.3 × 11.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\/Very Good for age — complete, colors vivid, light spine curl and age toning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgium \/ France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67 years (1958)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotable content:\u003c\/strong\u003e S.O.S. Météores (E.P. Jacobs \/ Blake \u0026amp; Mortimer) · Michel Vaillant “Le Grand Défi” (Jean Graton) · La Cavale d’Or (Vandersteen) · Vespa 400 feature · La Grande Dixence dam report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e High — multiple blue-chip Franco-Belgian series in one issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2C82\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54064028385626,"sku":"2C82","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/2C82_1.jpg?v=1777131725","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/fr\/products\/journal-de-tintin-n-519-original-1958-reding-cover-michel-vaillant-2c82","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}