Walt Disney Comics Digest ##39
Gold Key Comics • Walt Disney Comics Digest
Writer
Various Disney Writers
Interior Artist
Various Disney Artists
Cover Artist
Unattributed / Disney Studio
Publication Date
November/December 1972
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special Mickey Mouse Almanac issue featuring a compilation of stories, puzzles, games, and fun activities starring Mickey Mouse and other classic Disney characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0) to Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy tanning and yellowing along the margins and back cover, noticeable surface dirt and smudging, corner rounding and blunting, spine stress lines, edge wear, and minor staining near the top center of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC): Not typically recommended for this grade and value, but potential slab value around $30 - $50.
Recent Sales
Similar vintage Gold Key digest issues in lower to mid grades typically sell between $5 and $15 raw depending on specific title and character popularity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) as the grading and shipping costs would far exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Gold Key logo box at top left corner, 69-cent cover price variant, digest-sized format popular in the 1970s.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage newsprint paper stock consistent with 1970s Gold Key digests, with appropriate aging, staple placement, and ink registration for the era.