• Vintage Tintin magazine No. 556 from June 1959, French comic journal featuring a noir-style Ric Hochet cover with bold black and red tones and stylized postage stamp portraits.
  • June 1959 Tintin magazine issue showcasing a darker, more mature cover style centered on Ric Hochet rather than Tintin, ideal for collectors of detective comic aesthetics.
  • Authentic June 1959 issue of Tintin magazine, No. 556, published by Le Lombard, featuring Ric Hochet detective story with the investigative theme "Enquête chez les timbrés."
  • 1959 Tintin magazine No. 556, French comic journal from the Hergé era, measuring approximately 8.3 by 11.8 inches, with a striking mid-century detective aesthetic cover.
  • Vintage June 1959 Tintin magazine, good vintage condition with visible central fold mark, light edge wear, and clean, complete interior pages totaling 36 pages.
  • Decorative vintage French comic magazine with a noir-style cover featuring Ric Hochet, rendered in bold black, red, and white graphic composition with postage stamp motifs.
  • Authentic piece of 1950s European comic culture, Tintin No. 556, with a striking investigative theme cover that blends storytelling, journalism, and graphic design.
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Vintage Tintin Magazine No. 556, June 1959, French Comic Journal, Ric Hochet Cover – 2C64

Vintage Tintin Magazine No. 556, June 1959, French Comic Journal, Ric Hochet Cover – 2C64

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An authentic vintage issue of the iconic Tintin magazine, No. 556, published in June 1959, during the golden age of European comics led by Hergé.

This issue features a striking noir-style cover centered on Ric Hochet, with a bold graphic composition in black and red tones. The design incorporates stylized postage stamp portraits, reinforcing the investigative theme (“Enquête chez les timbrés”), giving the cover a strong mid-century detective aesthetic highly appreciated by collectors.

Inside, the magazine offers a rich and varied selection of content:

  • Episodes from Tintin au Tibet
  • Ric Hochet detective story
  • Adventure comics: Oumpah-Pah by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo
  • Illustrated articles (including naval and technological subjects)
  • Adventure stories and editorial content
  • Original vintage advertisements and period graphics

Published by Le Lombard, this issue is a fine example of 1950s European comic culture, blending storytelling, journalism, and graphic design. Its darker, more mature cover style and inclusion of Ric Hochet make it especially appealing for collectors seeking variety within the Tintin series.

Details

  • Type: Illustrated comic magazine
  • Title: Tintin
  • Issue: No. 556
  • Date: June 1959
  • Publisher: Le Lombard
  • Language: French
  • Pages: 36
  • Dimensions: Approx. 21 × 30 cm (8.3 × 11.8 in)

Condition

Good vintage condition. Visible central fold mark. Light edge wear and minor creases. Small signs of handling consistent with age. Interior clean and complete. Binding remains intact.

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