André-Paul Duchâteau (adapted from Gaston Leroux) “Rouletabille: La Poupée Sanglante (Vol. 4)” Vintage Hardcover 2001

Rouletabille: La Poupée Sanglante (Vol. 4)
Based on the classic literary characters created by Gaston Leroux, this beautifully illustrated French *bande dessinée* (BD) album brings the brilliant young detective Joseph Rouletabille to life.
Written by the legendary André-Paul Duchâteau and illustrated with dynamic precision by Bernard Swysen, this volume masterfully adapts the eerie gothic mystery of *La Poupée Sanglante* (The Bloody Doll).
A fantastic addition for collectors of European graphic novels, French literature adaptations, or fans of vintage detective mysteries.

#### **Book Details**
* **Author:** André-Paul Duchâteau (adapted from Gaston Leroux)
* **Illustrator:** Bernard Swysen
* **Publisher:** Soleil (Collection Détectives BD)
* **Binding:** Hardcover
* **Edition Points:** Volume 4 in the series. Laminated pictorial boards as issued without a dust jacket. Printed circa 2001 (matching ISBN 2-84565-155-7 on back cover).

#### **Condition Report**
* **Overall Grade:** Near Fine
* **Cover & Spine:** Pictorial boards are incredibly clean and bright with exceptional gloss. Only minor rubbing to extremities, consisting of tiny white pinpoints at the corners. Spine is square, bright, and completely uncreased.
* **Dust Jacket:** Not issued.
* **Text Block & Pages:** Pages are clean, bright, and off-white/cream. Graphic novel panels remain highly vibrant with no markings, tears, or finger-soiling. Back flyleaf has a diagonal crease on the upper corner.  All other pages are pristine.
* **Binding:** Tight, square, and structurally flawless.
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