Ciné Vaillance Star / Cote 465 #No. 23
Editions Vaillant / Les Sélections Bozzesi • Ciné Vaillance Star (2ème Année)
Writer
Im Ho (Original Screenplay by Na Woon-gyu adapt.)
Interior Artist
Pierre Le Guen
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Photo stills from film)
Publication Date
18 Août 1962
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A comic adaptation of the 1957 South Korean war film 'Cote 465' (Hill 465), directed by Shin Sang-ok. The story follows a platoon of South Korean soldiers during the Korean War battling to take a strategic hill location.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine wear with visible stress lines; minor paper loss/chipping at the bottom edge; pencil mark ('35c') near top center; light foxing and tanning consistent with age; blunted corners.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $25.00 / Graded: $40.00 - $65.00 (Market for French cinema comics is niche)
Recent Sales
Similar Vaillant titles from the early 60s typically sell for 10-20 Euros on European auction sites depending on condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value is lower than the cost of grading fees and shipping. Best kept in a Mylar bag with backing board.
Notable Features
Features photographic cover art from the film; French language publication; unique cross-section of cinema and comic history (fotonovela influence).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1962 French publication. Shows correct age-appropriate paper oxidation and 'NF. 1' (New Franc) price marking used in France during that era.