About This Magazine
Journal de Tintin N°654, dated 4 May 1961, pairs a bold comic cover with an atmospheric Jacobs back-cover episode. Historical storytelling, medieval adventure and a Renault paper-model feature add variety to this French-language weekly.
The striking red cover uses exaggerated scale to create its visual joke. Enormous black-and-white shoes tower above two small fleeing figures, while long striped trouser legs extend beyond the upper illustration.
A Bold Giant-Shoes Cover
“Méfiez-vous du Talon d’Achille !” appears above the illustration, with a reference to pages 12 and 13. A yellow banner announces “Le Plus Grand Espion du Siècle” along the lower edge.
The signature appears to read “Attanasio”; the artwork is therefore not presented here as a confirmed Franquin cover. Its red ground, pale-yellow trousers and oversized footwear remain the principal visual features.
Visible folds and edge wear are disclosed rather than concealed by the bright colour. The photographs include a low-angle view that helps show the cover’s surface and curvature.
Jacobs’ Le Piège Diabolique
The back cover carries an instalment of “Le Piège Diabolique”, credited to E.P. Jacobs. Mortimer explores damaged machinery, broken structures and shadowed passages in a predominantly teal, green and grey palette.
Fine architectural detail contrasts with the pale clothing of the central figure. This is a serial episode within the magazine, not a complete standalone Blake and Mortimer album.
Historical Comics and Renault Model
“Rostoptchine, l’homme qui incendia Moscou” occupies a double-page historical comic spread. Its panels combine portraits, military figures, a burning city and a wintry carriage scene.
“Flamme d’Argent” contributes a medieval adventure page with a rope sequence and armed figures below a fortified wall. Facing it, the Renault Grand Prix 1906 feature includes vehicle photographs, historical text and printed model components.
The photographed model page appears uncut. It is offered as part of the magazine, not as a separate assembled miniature.
Period Television and Advertising
“La Page du Jeudi” presents television listings and editorial text alongside a photograph. Adjacent advertisements include Colorboy pens, Heller/Revell models and Koh-I-Noor drawing supplies.
These pages preserve the magazine’s broader reading experience beyond its comic strips. Together, they offer a snapshot of illustrated entertainment, hobbies and advertising from 1961.
Condition
Fair to good overall. The front cover has a prominent vertical fold, diagonal creasing, edge wear and handling marks.
The back cover is described as very good, with bright printed colours. Interior pages are described as good, with light age toning. The Renault model feature is reported uncut and intact.
The supplied page count is 47; completeness has not been independently checked. Please review the photographs for folds, page edges and paper condition.
Key Details
Publication: Journal de Tintin
Issue: N°654, 13ème année
Date: 4 May 1961
Language: French
Page count: 47, as supplied
Dimensions: 21 × 30 cm / approximately 8¼ × 11¾ inches
Original cover price: NF 0.70
Front cover: Giant shoes and fleeing figures; signature appears to read Attanasio
Back cover: E.P. Jacobs, Le Piège Diabolique
Interior highlights: Rostoptchine, Flamme d’Argent, Renault Grand Prix 1906 model feature and television listings
Condition: Fair to good overall; cover folds and edge wear
SKU: 2C129
Why It’s Special
The giant-shoes composition contrasts sharply with Jacobs’ cool-toned machinery and ruins. The Renault paper-model page adds a further collecting interest, alongside historical comics and period advertising.
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