• Front cover of vintage Tintin magazine No. 557 from June 1959 featuring a dynamic racing-themed illustration with vintage Formula-style cars and a "faceless pilot" concept.
  • Close-up of the cover art on a 1959 French Tintin comic book magazine showing a striking racing scene with classic cars and the iconic Tintin header.
  • Vintage June 1959 Tintin magazine issue No. 557 displayed flat, measuring approximately 10.6 x 7.9 inches, with French language text and bande dessinée artwork.
  • Collectible 1959 Tintin magazine from the golden era of European comics, featuring a racing-themed cover and interior pages from Tintin au Tibet by Hergé.
  • Open view of vintage Tintin magazine No. 557 showing interior comic strips, historical features including Rembrandt, and period advertisements from the late 1950s.
  • Back cover and spine detail of a June 1959 Tintin comic magazine in good vintage condition with light wear, minor creases, and light paper yellowing.
  • Nostalgic Tintin magazine issue from June 1959 with approximately 40 pages, structurally complete, suitable for collectors of bande dessinée or mid-century illustrated magazines.
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Vintage Tintin Magazine No. 557, June 1959, French Comic Journal, Racing Cover – 2C67

Vintage Tintin Magazine No. 557, June 1959, French Comic Journal, Racing Cover – 2C67

$27.00 USD
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An original vintage issue of the iconic Tintin magazine, No. 557, published in June 1959, from the golden age of classic European bande dessinée.

This issue features a striking and dynamic racing-themed cover illustration, depicting vintage Formula-style cars alongside the mysterious “faceless pilot” concept — making it visually distinctive and highly collectible among both Tintin enthusiasts and motorsport graphic design collectors.

Inside, the magazine includes episodes from Tintin au Tibet by Hergé, along with other illustrated stories, historical comic features (including Rembrandt), and period advertisements typical of late 1950s Tintin publications.

The bold racing cover design makes this issue equally appealing for display as for collecting.

Details

  • Type: Vintage illustrated comic magazine
  • Title: Tintin
  • Issue: No. 557
  • Date: June 1959
  • Publisher: Le Lombard
  • Language: French
  • Pages: Approx. 40
  • Notable content: Tintin au Tibet (Hergé), racing-themed cover
  • Dimensions: Approx. 27 × 20 cm (10.6 × 7.9 in)

Condition

Good vintage condition. Light wear consistent with age. Minor creases and handling marks. Light paper aging/yellowing. Structurally complete.

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