Rin Tin Tin & Rusty ##117 (Mensuel)
Sage Edition, Paris • Rin Tin Tin et Rusty (French Series)
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Uncredited
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Likely House Artist)
Publication Date
Circa 1969-1970
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing (French Edition)
Comic Description
Western adventure stories based on the TV series 'The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin'. Features the German Shepherd Rin Tin Tin and his young companion Rusty at Fort Apache. In this issue, Rin Tin Tin protects Rusty from a stampeding bull.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and minor splitting at the bottom, corner blunting at the top right and bottom left, slight edge wear, and mild surface soiling/tanning typical of age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD / Graded: $30 - $50 USD (Niche international market)
Recent Sales
Comparable French 'Vedettes T.V.' issues sell for €5 to €12 on European marketplaces like eBay.fr and Delcampe.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would exceed the market value of the comic. Best kept in a fresh bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes foreign pricing for Belgium, Canada, Morocco, and Tunisia. Distinguishable by the green 'Vedettes T.V.' logo in the upper left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic French newsstand edition from Sage Edition. Note the 'Imprimé en France' style and specific price variants in Francs (1,00 F).