Walt Disney's Donald Duck and The Gilded Man #No. 248
Gladstone Comics • Donald Duck (Vol. 1)
Writer
Carl Barks
Interior Artist
Carl Barks
Cover Artist
Carl Barks (reprinted art)
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing (Gladstone Edition)
Comic Description
Donald Duck and his nephews travel to British Guiana in search of a rare stamp and encounter 'The Gilded Man' (El Dorado). This is a Gladstone reprint of the classic Carl Barks story originally published in Four Color #422 (1952).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting on the bottom right and top right. Slight spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. Minor color wear near the top spine. Generally flat with good color vibrancy, but shows minor handling wear consistent with an unslabbed mid-to-high grade copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Copies in similar condition typically sell for $4-$8 on auction sites. Near Mint graded copies often struggle to exceed $50 due to high supply and niche demand for 1980s reprints.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is a reprint of a classic story and does not command a high premium unless in absolute 9.8 condition.
Notable Features
Reprint of a classic Carl Barks story from the Golden Age. Features the Gladstone logo, which signifies the era when Gladstone took over Disney comic publishing licenses in the mid-80s. Includes a UPC-style price box but lacks a barcode (Direct Edition).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gladstone publication. The paper stock is the standard matte/newsprint hybrid common in 1986 Gladstone issues. The cover has a slight semi-gloss finish. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.