Walt Disney's Comics and stories ##520
Gladstone Comics • Walt Disney's Comics and Stories Vol. 1
Writer
John Lustig, Vic Lockman, William Van Horn
Interior Artist
William Van Horn, Daniel Branca, Kay Wright
Cover Artist
Daan Jippes
Publication Date
May 1987
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Donald Duck in 'Cuckoo for Love', plus stories featuring Mickey Mouse and Goofy. This era of Gladstone publishing is known for high-quality paper and reprints of classic Carl Barks or new European materials.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible; slight corner blunting on top right; cover retains high gloss, though bottom right is obscured by glare/digital mark; no visible color-breaking creases in the upper two-thirds.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40-$60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $3 to $12 depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear but command a premium due to low submission rates.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the comic unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, and even then, liquidity for late-80s Gladstone Disney issues is low.
Notable Features
Gladstone Series 1 logo; features characters Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie on the cover; direct market edition (no UPC barcode, features Gladstone logo in UPC box).
Authentication Notes
The Gladstone 'Gold Key' style logo and matte finish paper common to this era match the appearance. No signs of counterfeiting; this is a common back issue from the 1980s.