Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye #Volume Three
Fantagraphics Books • Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye (Fantagraphics Series)
Writer
Bud Sagendorf
Interior Artist
Bud Sagendorf
Cover Artist
Bud Sagendorf
Publication Date
1992 (Estimated)
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This volume reprints classic Bud Sagendorf comic book stories. This specific issue features the lead story 'The Mystery of Spincoal!', where Popeye investigates a strange new fuel source and its unusual side effects.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible edge wear along the top and bottom, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, vertical spine crease/stress, and minor surface soiling on the white background areas. Typical for mid-grade trade paperback formats.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.0+): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Copies of this specific Fantagraphics volume generally sell for between $12 and $18 on eBay depending on condition. High-grade copies are rare but don't command massive premiums due to low demand for graded 90s reprints.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services would exceed the market value of the book. It is best enjoyed as a reader's copy or part of a complete series run.
Notable Features
Features the classic Bud Sagendorf art style which took over after E.C. Segar. Noted for the inclusion of 'Spincoal' plotline and appearances by Olive Oyl and Popeye.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Fantagraphics trade paperback from the early 1990s. Proper ISBN/barcoding on back (not visible but standard for this run). Correct matte-finish cover stock for the era.