Rin Tin Tin & Rusty #Mensuel Nº 69
S.A.G.E. (Société Anonyme Générale d'Édition) • Rin Tin Tin et Rusty (Vedettes de la TV)
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Various / Uncredited
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Likely House Artist)
Publication Date
April 1966 (Estimated based on series run)
Cover Variant
Regular French Edition
Printing
First Printing (French Edition)
Comic Description
European reprint of the American Rin Tin Tin adventures (originally featured in Dell comics). Features the adventures of the German Shepherd dog Rin Tin Tin, his young master Rusty, and the soldiers of the 101st Cavalry at Fort Apache. Includes an illustrated educational insert 'LES INDIENS' (The Indians).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0 Range)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker residue or sticker in the upper left corner near 'Vedettes de la TV'. Notable spine rolling and stress. Corner blunting on all corners, especially lower right. Surface scuffing and tanning consistent with age. Slight color fading in the blue sky area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00 USD. Graded: $40.00 - $60.00 USD (niche market).
Recent Sales
Comparable French SAGE issues from the mid-60s typically sell for 3€ to 10€ in Europe; US interest in French reprints of Dell/Gold Key material is low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the comic. The condition is mid-grade and most collectors of this series prefer raw copies for reading/nostalgia.
Notable Features
Includes color vignettes to cut out ('vignettes couleurs à découper') regarding the history of American Indians. Part of the 'Vedettes de la TV' (TV Stars) branding. French language edition by S.A.G.E. Paris.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic for its period. Paper stock is the expected newsprint. S.A.G.E. Paris logo is correctly positioned in the lower-left corner.