Donald Duck ##222
Whitman (Western Publishing) • Walt Disney Donald Duck Vol. 1
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Unknown
Publication Date
October 1980
Cover Variant
Regular (Whitman Logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the main story 'The Bear Rug Bugaboo' starring Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie. These later Whitman issues generally contained reprints of older Dell or Gold Key stories or new material produced for the European market.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple color-breaking spine ticks. Significant corner wear and rounding on the bottom right corner with a small tear/chipping. General cover scuffing and minor soiling visible in the light purple areas. Edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Similar Whitman issues in mid-grade typically sell in bulk lots for $2-$5 each or individually for approximately $5-$10 depending on the specific character demand. High mid-grade copies rarely exceed $15 raw.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value of this issue in its current estimated condition (CGC 5.0) is significantly lower than the costs of grading, shipping, and handling. This is a common reader/collector copy.
Notable Features
Whitman logo variant (common for this era of Western Publishing). Includes the story 'The Bear Rug Bugaboo'. 50 cent cover price. Features Donald and his nephews.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Whitman/Western Publishing product. Standard low-gloss newsprint stock from the early 1980s. Correct logo placement and 90037nd-series product coding.