Vampirella ##9
Publicness (French Publisher) • Vampirella (French series / Vampi)
Writer
Various (including Archie Goodwin, T. Casey Brennan)
Interior Artist
Various (including Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto)
Cover Artist
Enric Torres-Prat (credited as Enric)
Publication Date
January 1972 (French Edition)
Cover Variant
Regular (French Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a French translation of stories typically found in the American Warren series. It features the iconic horror-hostess Vampirella. Key stories often include 'Death's Dark Angel' or other early 1970s Warren horror tales translated for the French market. Includes the secondary character Pantha in some versions of this era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible rounding and blunting on all four corners. Moderate color-breaking horizontal spine stress and minor creasing along the spine. Visible surface wear and light staining/foxing in the blue sky background. Minor edge wear on the bottom margin. The cover shows signs of aging consistent with its European paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60 USD | Graded (5.0): $80 - $120 USD
Recent Sales
Recent international sales for mid-grade French Vampirella issues (Publicness) range from $25 to $55 USD depending on the specific cover art rarity.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The French editions typically have lower market liquidity compared to the US Warren Publishing originals. A professional press could improve the grade slightly by addressing spine stress, but the current value increase may not cover grading fees.
Notable Features
This is a French edition published by Publicness, identified by the 'Vampi 9' logo box on the top left and French text 'DÉMONIAQUE !... IRRÉEL !...' on the bottom left. The cover art is the famous Enric Torres-Prat piece originally used for Vampirella #12 (US Warren edition).
Authentication Notes
The logo placement and French text confirm its status as an authentic Publicness European edition. The paper quality of these French editions is often slightly different (less glossy) than the US counterparts, and the sizing may vary slightly from standard US comic dimensions.