Walt Disney's Comics and Stories ##491
Whitman / Western Publishing • Walt Disney's Comics and Stories Vol. 1
Writer
Various (Likely Gary Leach, Vic Lockman)
Interior Artist
Various (Likely Tony Strobl, Steve Steere)
Cover Artist
Vic Lockman
Publication Date
August 1981
Cover Variant
Regular Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a collection of short stories featuring Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Typically includes a Mickey Mouse serial and a Donald Duck lead story. In this era, Whitman published these issues for distribution in multi-pack bags found in department stores.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color breaking, bottom right corner creasing/blunting, top left corner ding, edge wear along the right side, and surface scuffing/soiling in the white space of the background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in mid-grade have sold for under $10 on eBay. High-grade (NM- or better) copies occasionally reach $15-$20 for collectors of Whitman variants.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$35) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. Professional cleaning and pressing would improve it slightly, but not enough to justify the investment.
Notable Features
Whitman Logo edition (W in a black box). This issue was produced during the transition period where Western Publishing moved away from the Gold Key brand to the Whitman brand for their comic line.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1981 Whitman edition. Features the correct 50 cent price point, non-glossy newsprint interior, and the specific 90011-110 product code on the upper left cover which is consistent with this print run.