Thimble Theatre, Starring Popeye ##139
King Features / Charlton Comics • Popeye (Thimble Theatre)
Writer
Bud Sagendorf
Interior Artist
Bud Sagendorf
Cover Artist
Bud Sagendorf
Publication Date
August 1972
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Standard Popeye adventures featuring Popeye venturing 'out west' to rescue Olive Oyl. Includes classic Bud Sagendorf humor and supporting characters like Wimpy and Swee'Pea.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (3.0)
Condition Details
Large, non-original price sticker on the top right cover ('$1.25'). Multiple color-breaking spine stresses and surface creases visible. Significant corner rounding on both right-side edges. Visible edge wear and minor surface soiling; spine appears slightly rolled.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (estimated 3.0): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-to-high grade (6.0-8.0) typically sell for $10-$20. Lower grade copies like this one often sell for under $5 in bulk batches.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in this condition, especially with the adhesive sticker damage.
Notable Features
Features the iconic art style of Bud Sagendorf, who took over the strip after E.C. Segar. This issue is from the Charlton Comics era of the title.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s bronze age newsprint comic. The sticker appears to be a vintage 'used book' store sticker which may leave residue or lift ink if removed.