L'ALBUM AKIM ##12 (suggested by code L 9233 - 12)
Aventures et Voyages (Mon Journal) • Akim (French Petit Format / Pocket Album)
Writer
Roberto Renzi
Interior Artist
Augusto Pedrazza
Cover Artist
Augusto Pedrazza (style attributed)
Publication Date
Circa 1990-1991 (based on 23,00 F price and barcode format)
Cover Variant
Standard Edition / Thick Album
Printing
First Printing (of this collected edition)
Comic Description
Features the adventures of Akim, a Tarzan-inspired jungle hero who protects the African jungle with his companion gorilla Kar and panther Zig. This issue is a 'recueil' or album, usually collecting 2-3 individual pocket issues into one thicker volume.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Heavy creasing throughout front cover with color breakage; significant corner blunting and rounding; edge wear and chipping on top and bottom margins; heavy spine stress and visible splitting at bottom; surface soiling and staining present; moisture damage/buckling visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 USD; Graded: Not applicable (grading costs exceed value)
Recent Sales
Similar 'Akim Album' issues in mid-grade typically sell for 5-10 Euros in the European market. High-grade copies rarely exceed $15-20.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is in poor aesthetic condition and is a mass-market European pocket digest which has low demand in the slabbed market.
Notable Features
Features a classic 'Tarzan-clone' character popular in Italian 'fumetti' and French 'petit format' comics. Includes a French barcode and price in Francs (23,00 F).
Authentication Notes
Authentic French newsstand pocket album. Signs of natural aging on paper stock (yellowing) and period-accurate printing techniques for Aventures et Voyages publications.