Le Petit Vingtième 38 - Tintin en Orient- Les Cigares du Pharaon - Quick et Flupke - (1933) - 1933

"Le Petit Vingtième" was a youth supplement to the Belgian newspaper "Le Vingtième Siècle," famous for first serializing the adventures of Tintin, created by the Belgian cartoonist Hergé. The 1933 issue number 38 features "Tintin en Orient - Les Cigares du Pharaon" along with the comedic strips "Quick et Flupke." This periodical played a significant role in introducing Tintin's escapades to a broad audience during the early 20th century. "Les Cigares du Pharaon" is one of Tintin's classic stories, blending mystery and adventure as Tintin uncovers smuggling in exotic Eastern locales, reflecting adventure-style comics of the era. The inclusion of "Quick et Flupke," a series about two mischievous Brussels schoolboys, adds an element of local humor and charm. Collectors and enthusiasts value these original print issues for their historical importance in European comic culture and their insight into the early development of Hergé's iconic storytelling and artistic style.