Vintage Tintin Magazine No. 540, February 26, 1959, French Comic Journal, Space Age "Cap sur Mars" Cover – 2C75

An authentic original issue of Le Journal de Tintin, No. 540, dated February 26, 1959, from the golden age of Franco-Belgian comics.

This issue features a bold and iconic space-themed cover titled “Cap sur Mars”, depicting two astronauts in futuristic suits — perfectly capturing the late 1950s fascination with space exploration and science fiction during the early Space Age. Published just months before the first Moon probes, this cover is a vivid document of the era’s collective imagination, and a standout display piece for both comic and space history collectors.

Inside, the magazine includes:

• Tintin au Tibet by Hergé — one of the most celebrated and emotionally powerful Tintin adventures
• Chick Bill adventure comics
• Agent P.60 action and espionage stories
• Alouette aviation illustrated features
• Les prisonnières de Punta Roja illustrated story
• Games, puzzles, and period advertisements

A highly collectible issue with strong dual appeal for Tintin fans and vintage sci-fi / Space Age enthusiasts alike.

Details

• Type: Vintage illustrated comic magazine
• Title: Le Journal de Tintin
• Issue: No. 540
• Date: February 26, 1959
• Publisher: Le Lombard
• Language: French
• Pages: 44
• Format: Staple-bound magazine
• Illustrations: Color and black & white
• Dimensions: 21 × 30 cm (8.3 × 11.8 in)

Condition

Good vintage condition. Light wear to edges and corners. Visible central fold line on cover. Minor creases and handling marks. Staples intact. Interior pages clean and complete. Natural aging of paper.