Walt Disney's Donald Duck #No. 248
Gladstone Comics • Donald Duck (Gladstone Series)
Writer
Carl Barks
Interior Artist
Carl Barks
Cover Artist
Daan Jippes
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Includes the classic Carl Barks story 'Forbidden Valley' (originally from 1957). Donald and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie travel to a remote valley in Latin America to find a cure for 'cucumber-itis' and encounter prehistoric dinosaurs.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Slight blunting to the top left and bottom right corners. Minor color rubbing/soiling on the light yellow background. General shelf wear consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Gladstone-era Donald Duck issues in mid-to-high grade typically range from $2 to $10 on secondary marketplaces like eBay. Graded copies of this specific era are less common due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees ($25+) significantly exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features a reprint of a classic Carl Barks 'Duck' adventure. Gladstone logo in top left corner identifies it as the mid-80s revival rather than the original Dell/Gold Key runs. '75 cent' price point.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gladstone publication. Features standard 1980s newsprint interior with a semi-glossy cover. Staple placement and 'G' Gladstone logo are consistent with legitimate 1986 production.