In July 1950 Barelli appeared for the very first time in the Journal Tintin (“L’enigmatique monsieur Barelli” Tintin, 30/1950 – 9/1951). This makes that Barelli has just celebrated his 70th birthday.
Below is the first page as it was published in the Journal Tintin.
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And this can not go unnoticed of course. BD Must is now releasing a special anniversary album including Régric tribute “Le retour en scène” (composed of 2 pages and a cover) and “Le Retour de Barelli”, (composed of the 14 pages which Bob De Moor drew in 1981 to complete the album “The Enigmatic Monsieur Barelli”).
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This anniversary album is being released as a 20-page album limited to just 300 copies. If you want to get hold one of these, make sure to sign up here. You can also boost your perk by adding 6 portfolio illustrations.
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In other news, below is a tribute drawing Régric made where you see Barelli being kissed by his aunt Sophia Barelli and Anne Nannah.
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