Walt Disney's Nikki, Wild Dog of the North ##1226
Dell Publishing • Walt Disney's Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Photo cover featuring movie stills
Publication Date
1961
Cover Variant
Regular Photo Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Adaptation of the Walt Disney live-action film about an Alaskan Malamute pup and a black bear cub navigating the wilderness together alongside human companions.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Obvious wear, creasing on the bottom left corner, tanning/yellowing of the paper, minor spine stress ticks, surface scuffing on the photo stills.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $15 to $35; Graded value around $50 to $75 depending on the exact slab tier.
Recent Sales
Vintage Dell photo cover comic sales for this era and condition typically range between $20 and $40.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless part of a personal collection or high-grade run, as the cost of grading may exceed the modest market value increase.
Notable Features
Dell Publishing photo cover tie-in with the 1961 Walt Disney feature film.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-correct paper stock, Dell logo stamp, and vintage color lithography consistent with 1961 publishing standards.