Walt Disney's Comics and stories ##482
Whitman / Western Publishing • Walt Disney's Comics and stories Vol. 1
Writer
Various (Likely Vic Lockman or Carl Fallberg)
Interior Artist
Tony Strobl (Main Donald Duck story)
Cover Artist
Unknown (Standard Whitman house style)
Publication Date
November 1980
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Anthology series featuring Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and Chip 'n' Dale. The lead story typically stars Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie navigating comedic household mishaps.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant blunting and rounding at the bottom right corner; visible spine roll and multiple color-breaking spine stress marks (ticks); noticeable creasing at the bottom right quadrant; general surface wear and shelf soiling on the light blue background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.0+): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Raw copies of Whitman Disney issues from this era typically sell in large lots for $2-5 per issue. Fine/Very Fine copies occasionally sell for $8-12 individually.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Whitman Edition (Western Publishing transition era). No UPC barcode on cover. Features a classic 'house-trap' slapstick cover typical of the late 70s/early 80s Disney line.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Whitman edition. Matches known printing indicators for Western Publishing's 1980 production including newsprint paper stock and specific logo placement for the Whitman 'W'.