{"product_id":"vintage-tintin-magazine-no-556-june-1959-french-comic-journal-ric-hochet-cover-2c64","title":"Vintage Tintin Magazine No. 556, June 1959, French Comic Journal, Ric Hochet Cover – 2C64","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic vintage issue of the iconic \u003cem\u003eTintin\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, No. 556, published in June 1959, during the golden age of European comics led by Hergé.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis issue features a striking noir-style cover centered on \u003cstrong\u003eRic Hochet\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a bold graphic composition in black and red tones. The design incorporates stylized postage stamp portraits, reinforcing the investigative theme (\u003cem\u003e“Enquête chez les timbrés”\u003c\/em\u003e), giving the cover a strong mid-century detective aesthetic highly appreciated by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, the magazine offers a rich and varied selection of content:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpisodes from \u003cem\u003eTintin au Tibet\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRic Hochet detective story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdventure comics: \u003cem\u003eOumpah-Pah\u003c\/em\u003e by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated articles (including naval and technological subjects)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdventure stories and editorial content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal vintage advertisements and period graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Illustrated comic magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: Tintin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssue: No. 556\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: June 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Le Lombard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Approx. 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. Visible central fold mark. Light edge wear and minor creases. Small signs of handling consistent with age. Interior clean and complete. Binding remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53948720808282,"sku":"2C64","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/2C64_1.jpg?v=1775585527","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/products\/vintage-tintin-magazine-no-556-june-1959-french-comic-journal-ric-hochet-cover-2c64","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}