Cap'tain Présente Popeye #No. 111
Editions de l'Occident (Dargaud) • Cap'tain Présente Popeye (Mensuel Spécial)
Writer
Budge Sagendorf
Interior Artist
Budge Sagendorf
Cover Artist
Budge Sagendorf
Publication Date
Septembre 1971
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a French language monthly edition featuring the adventures of Popeye the Sailor, Bluto (Brutus), Olive Oyl, and Wimpy. The cover depicts Bluto mounting a 'scarecrow' Popeye. It contains translated comic strips originally produced for the US market.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Heavy ink/marker writing directly across the masthead ('1972'), significant spine wear with color breaking, heavy corner blunting, visible cover creasing through the plastic bag, and general shelf wear. Soiling and potential tanning consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 USD / Graded: $25 - $35 USD (Value is low due to localized market for French editions and heavy writing)
Recent Sales
French language Popeye issues from this era typically sell in lots or for low individual prices unless in high-grade condition. Similar issues in low grade sell for approximately 1 to 5 Euros.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The heavy ink marker writing ('1972') is a significant defect that will severely limit the grade and the cost of grading will far exceed the market value of the comic.
Notable Features
French language edition. Features the 'Mensuel Special' branding. Notable for the artwork of Budge Sagendorf, the most prolific Popeye cartoonist after E.C. Segar.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s French periodical. Paper stock appears to be the standard newsprint of the era which is prone to tanning. Staple placement and ink registration are consistent with Editions de l'Occident production standards.