Walt Disney Donald Duck ##232
Whitman / Western Publishing • Donald Duck (Vol. 1)
Writer
Various (Western Publishing staff)
Interior Artist
Various / Tony Strobl
Cover Artist
Kay Wright
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
Regular Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Bear Rug Bugaboo' starring Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie. These issues typically contain several short slapstick stories involving the duck family and occasionally other Disney characters like Uncle Scrooge.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the entire length of the spine; visible corner blunting and minor rounding on the right-hand corners; surface scuffing and small creases on the cover; edge wear and a small tear or nick at the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $15.00 - $25.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Whitman Disney comics from the 1980s typically range between $5 and $10. High-grade (9.0+) copies may reach $20-$40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $30-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Whitman logo variant (common for this era of Western Publishing distributions); features the characteristic 50 cent price point in the upper right circle.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1981 Whitman printing. Characteristics include newsprint interior pages, a matte cover finish typical of late Western Publishing era, and the '90037-110' code in the upper left black box.