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DescriptionGrowing up in Spain, I read a lot of European comics way before I ventured into Superhero comics. And Tintin and Asterix are the 2 I remember most fondly. My brothers owned all the Tintin graphic novels, and I must have read them over and over and over again a thousand times.Fast forward to 2024, and I finally made it to my first SDCC, and as I was walking around the art dealers on the first day, I saw that Albert Moy had this piece in his booth. I stared at it, I was so excited to see it, but the price was just a little higher than I wanted it to be... But I went ahead and made him and offer, slightly intimidated by what his reaction would be based on the persona he shows in some of Bill's shows. Low and behold, he actually was a great guy, a lot of fun to talk to, and the folks in his booth always seemed to be having a good time, so we talked, and he mentioned he didn't want to lower the price since it was just the first day... But lucky for me (and I think thanks to the fact that Tintin might not be something that folks in the USA are as familiar with), after a couple of days, Albert told me he'd take my offer if I still wanted it! Obviously I jumped at it, and I am now so happy to have it at home with me (trying to figure out where to hang it once it's framed)... This cover is not only a very early piece (1962), but it was actually a published cover for a coloring book in France, and has all the main characters in it: Tintin, Snowy, Captain Haddock, Dupont and Dupond (or Thomson and Thompson), Professor Calculus and Nestor the butler... Since this was the cover to a coloring book, I am sure it would be ok if I went ahead and colored it myself with some crayons right?? Social/Sharing |
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James S 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 7/28/2024
Woah, this is some neat stuff! I'm an ignorant American so don't know too much about Tintin, except the crazy auction results. Congrats!
Joao Antunes
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 7/28/2024
Congrtas Alberto, I'm sure that every collector would love to have this artwork in their collection, I know I would, but it was you the one who got it :)
Brent McDonald
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/28/2024
It was great to meet you at Comic Con, and I could tell you were excited to nab this piece. It really is cool, with all the main characters. Congrats!
Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/29/2024
This is absolutely wonderful to have - Mazaltov and congrats!!!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/29/2024
Holy shit! First of all, congratulations of getting an original Hergé! But at approximately only 1.25" x 1.5", this must hold the record for smallest original art ever published as a cover, right?
Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/29/2024
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Holy shit! First of all, congratulations of getting an original Hergé! But at approximately only 1.25" x 1.5", this must hold the record for smallest original art ever published as a cover, right?
Hahaha nooooooo!! I see what you tried to do there! The little image in the COA is not the piece of art! It's just a picture to show which piece the COA applies to! It shows the size: the paper is about 15x12, with the image being around 8 x 8!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 7/29/2024
I'd be happy to color this one in for you…wait, let me find my crayons. Lol. Great grab!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 7/29/2024
so happy for you man!!! Huge congrats. Not only is it Herge which is already rare enough, but has all the main characters (crazy!!) and was used for a cover, wow wow wow!!!
Albert is great to deal with in person at shows, a good and fair process, and friendly vibe at his booths always.
Tintin and Asterix were both my first "comics" (via graphic novel english reprints from my grandfather) as well. I've sort of written off the idea that I'll ever own a Herge original unless I sold the rest of my collection first, but who knows maybe one day.
Of course I'm jealous of this, but I'm more proud than jealous lol ;-) - happy to hear others who got into comics through Tintin
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 7/29/2024
Astounding piece Alberto - deepest congrats. What a joy!
Margaret Leigh
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 7/29/2024
Oh wow, this is incredible!!! I grew up reading the Tintin comics too, so seeing this piece in your gallery put a huge smile on my face! A huge congrats to you, Alberto!
Will L.
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 7/29/2024
Love Tintin!! Great piece to add to your collection!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/29/2024
Crazy, CRAZY cool! Tintin and Asterix were my formative comic experiences before superheroes. So wild that you get to own an original by Hergé. Massive congrats, brother!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/30/2024
All the crazy deals happen at that booth for some reason. Very rarely seen and the only Hergé original at the show. This comes with the all important COA!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
Posted on 7/30/2024
As spaniard and european, I grew up reading, enjoying and dreaming about being TINTIN! Superb artwork! I saw it thorough a pic Marcus Wai posted! I immediately got captured by it! It is delicious! Thanks for posting it! I will be an on going visitor of your splendid gallery!
Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/30/2024
Toni S wrote:
As spaniard and european, I grew up reading, enjoying and dreaming about being TINTIN! Superb artwork! I saw it thorough a pic Marcus Wai posted! I immediately got captured by it! It is delicious! Thanks for posting it! I will be an on going visitor of your splendid gallery!
Muchas gracias! Un placer conocer a otro español por aqui!!
Mike (aka Off White) White
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/30/2024
Such a great piece! Not something you see every Day!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
Posted on 7/30/2024
A fun cover. Always fun reliving our youth! Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/4/2024
Many congrats, Alberto! Considering the rarity as well as high prices of Herge's artwork, this is a wonderful once-in-a-lifetime acquisition. Albert rarely relents but, hey, when he's dealing with Alberto, how could he resist?
David Macpherson
Member Since 2020
Posted on 4/27/2025
an active part of my collection is coloring book art and I am very pleased with what I have, but this one is wonderfully next level. It has the simplicity of coloring books, but it still is so much Herge. This is a great piece and I am so happy that you were able to get it.
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