{"product_id":"vintage-tintin-magazine-no-542-march-12-1959-french-comic-journal-jean-graton-racing-cover-2c73","title":"Vintage Tintin Magazine No. 542, March 12, 1959, French Comic Journal, Jean Graton Racing Cover – 2C73","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic original issue of \u003cem\u003eLe Journal de Tintin\u003c\/em\u003e, No. 542, dated March 12, 1959, from the golden era of Franco-Belgian comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis visually striking issue features a dynamic cover illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eJean Graton\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting a futuristic high-speed racing car in motion — an iconic representation of mid-century fascination with speed, technology, and design. The cover alone makes this issue a standout collectible for both comic and motorsport enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, the magazine includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTintin au Tibet\u003c\/em\u003e by Hergé — one of the most celebrated and emotionally profound Tintin adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLes Campbell\u003c\/em\u003e — a racing-themed comic story closely tied to the world of motorsports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMichel Vaillant\u003c\/em\u003e by Jean Graton — the legendary racing comic series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAviation features, games, and editorial content typical of the period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally aimed at young readers, this issue has since become highly collectible among Tintin enthusiasts, vintage comic collectors, and motorsport history fans alike. The triple appeal of Hergé, Graton, and Michel Vaillant makes this a particularly desirable issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Vintage illustrated comic magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Le Journal de Tintin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssue: No. 542\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: March 12, 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Le Lombard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover Artist: Jean Graton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Staple-bound magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations: Color and black \u0026amp; white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 21 × 30 cm (8.3 × 11.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. Light wear to edges and corners. Minor creases and handling marks (visible fold line on cover). Staples intact. Interior pages clean and well preserved. Natural aging of paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54029320585562,"sku":"2C73","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/2C73_1.jpg?v=1776702274","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-tintin-magazine-no-542-march-12-1959-french-comic-journal-jean-graton-racing-cover-2c73","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}