BONANZA #Mensuel N° 3
S.A.G.E. (Société Anonyme Générale d'Édition) • Bonanza (Vedettes TV Serie)
Writer
Various (Likely adapted from Dell or Gold Key scripts)
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Photo Cover (NBC/Universal Photographic)
Publication Date
Août 1965 (August 1965)
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
French adaptation of the popular American TV Western 'Bonanza'. The issue features stories following the Cartwright family (Ben, Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe) on the Ponderosa ranch. Includes licensed comic strip stories translated into French.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and localized wear along the spine edge. Significant corner blunting on the top right. Minor surface abrasive wear and light color breaking creases near the bottom right. Tanning consistent with 1960s newsprint quality visible on page edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25 USD / Graded: $40 - $60 USD (Rarely graded in this market sector)
Recent Sales
Comparable French 'Vedettes TV' issues from S.A.G.E. typically sell between 8€ and 20€ in average circulated condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market for mid-grade French language television tie-ins is niche and the slab cost would likely exceed the retail value increase.
Notable Features
Features a full-color photo cover of the cast (Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon). Part of the 'Vedettes TV' collection series which highlighted popular international television shows.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1965 French publication. Noted by the 'S.A.G.E.' logo bottom left and the price in Francs (1 F) on the top left 'Vedettes TV' yellow box.