Le Journal de Spirou #29/1938

In this 1938 adventure from *Le Journal de Spirou*, Bill l'Albatros hijacks a postal seaplane and steals its fuel before vanishing into the sky with his two escorting aircraft. The pilot alerts headquarters, and the company president instantly recognizes the signature of the notorious outlaw. Back at Bill’s hidden base, the pilot is met by his engineer, Marc, who informs him that the new pilots have arrived.

In a quiet corner of 1938’s Spirou, Dick Tracy tracks a trail of stolen cargo to Mr Lamley, president of the B & H Railways, uncovering a clue tied to the notorious bandit Jojo Nidle. As the investigation unfolds, two shadowy figures tamper with train wagons at the depot—switching numbers, altering plombs, and rerouting a full freight car to a hidden siding while a decoy empties out. Meanwhile, Brighton Spotts watches from the sidelines, uneasy that Tracy’s pursuit might unravel his own plans.

In a brief, wry moment from *Le Journal de Spirou* #29/1938, Babouche stumbles upon Brainus planting a mysterious bomb near the Admiral’s cabin, snatches it without knowing its danger, and carries it to the ship’s hold—where Bibor and Tribar are already tied up. When Babouche lights his cigarette with the fuse, panic sets in, and the two sailors break free, sending Tribar fleeing with the bomb in hand.

In this brief 1938 tale from *Le Journal de Spirou*, Jo’s stubborn donkey Bonus struggles to pull the caravan up a steep hill. With help from Zambo, who harnesses Bonus to the wagon, the two animals finally make it to the top—just in time for the gypsies to decide to camp there.

In this brief 1938 western tale from *Le Journal de Spirou*, Tex arrives at Isabelle’s ranch, then rides on to Hoady’s, where he’s just joined. Without a word, he frees all of Isabelle’s stolen horses, watching Hoady and his men stand helplessly as he does so.

When the safari finally corners the rhinoceros, an airplane lands nearby. Luc is approached by a native pilot who delivers a message from the king.

In "Tif et Tondu au pays des gangsters," the duo’s jaunt across the border takes a funny turn when their Belgian guide drops them near the station—only for Tif to realize, too late, that his wallet’s gone. A quick trip to a French bar and a few drinks later, things get awkward in more ways than one.