Journal de Tintin N°520 “Joyeuse Rentrée” — Original 1958 — Franquin & E.P. Jacobs — 2C83

An original issue of Journal de Tintin — the iconic Belgian-French weekly comic magazine for readers “aged 7 to 77” — this is N°520, dated October 9, 1958, featuring a charming and warmly nostalgic cover by Alin: three schoolboys on an autumn cobblestone street, one proudly showing off his copy of Tintin to his friends, golden leaves scattered at their feet. The headline reads “Joyeuse Rentrée!” — a cheerful back-to-school greeting that perfectly captures the spirit of late-1950s Belgian childhood.

The back cover delivers a full-page color episode of S.O.S. Météores by the legendary E.P. Jacobs (Blake & Mortimer) — a tense motorcycle pursuit through a snow-blanketed Paris, rendered in Jacobs’ meticulous ligne claire style. Inside, Franquin — the genius behind Gaston Lagaffe and Spirou — contributes a delightful episode of Modeste et Pompon, his domestic comedy strip about a hapless father and his television set. François Craenhals brings high-octane adventure with Zone Interdite, set against a dramatic African landscape of red rock and open savanna. La Griffe Noire by Moines & Vany rounds out the comics content with a jungle action sequence of considerable energy.

The literary section features “Le Vieux Barde”, an illustrated short story by Yves Duval with artwork by Paul Ramboux, set in medieval Bohemia — a reminder that Journal de Tintin was as much a literary magazine as a comics publication. Period advertisements for the View-Master stéréo-couleurs system and holiday travel add to the authentic mid-century atmosphere.

Condition note: The magazine presents with a visible vertical fold through the lower cover — honestly reflected in the price — but retains strong interior color and remains complete at 36 pages. A solid reading and display copy with exceptional content.

Key Details

• Type: Original vintage comic magazine / illustrated weekly press
• Title: Journal de Tintin — N°520
• Date: October 9, 1958
• Publisher: Le Lombard (Belgium / France)
• Language: French
• Pages: 36
• Size: 21 × 30 cm / 8.3 × 11.8 in
• Cover artist: Alin
• Condition: Fair/Good — complete, interior colors vivid; vertical fold/crease on cover (disclosed)
• Origin: Belgium / France
• Age: 67 years (1958)
• Notable content: S.O.S. Météores (E.P. Jacobs / Blake & Mortimer) · Modeste et Pompon (Franquin) · Zone Interdite (Craenhals) · La Griffe Noire · Le Vieux Barde (Duval/Ramboux)
• Collectibility: Medium-High — Franquin + Jacobs in same issue is a strong draw; cover crease reduces premium
• SKU: 2C83