Captain présente Mensuel Popeye #No. 11/OF SPECIAL
Éditions du Fromage / Captain • Mensuel Popeye (French Edition)
Writer
E.C. Segar (Characters), Various
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Bela Zaboly (Style of)
Publication Date
November 1971 (Estimated based on cover ink '1971')
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing (French Edition)
Comic Description
A French language monthly anthology featuring the adventures of Popeye the Sailor, Bluto, and Olive Oyl. This specific issue features a cover of Bluto hammering Popeye into a scarecrow-like posture.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear including a large '1971' written in black marker across the top title, significant spine stress, color-breaking creases, corner blunting, possible moisture damage/cockling visible through the polybag, and age-toning to the paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD / Graded: N/A (Not typically graded due to low market demand and condition)
Recent Sales
European editions like 'Captain Mensuel' generally sell for under 10-15 Euros in this condition, particularly with heavy marker ink on the cover.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The marker writing on the cover is a major defect that significantly lowers the grade. Professional grading fees would exceed the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Foreign (French) language edition; features classic E.C. Segar characters; large ink date '1971' added by a previous owner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s French newsprint production. Colors show age-appropriate saturation; paper exhibits natural tanning.