Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge Adventures ##43
Gladstone Series II • Uncle Scrooge Adventures
Writer
Don Rosa
Interior Artist
Don Rosa
Cover Artist
Don Rosa
Publication Date
July 1997
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Newsstand/UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Guardian of the Library' by Don Rosa. This is a significant story in the 'Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck' era, featuring the Junior Woodchucks and the search for the lost Library of Alexandria.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Extremely heavy color-breaking creases across the spine and facial areas of characters; significant structural warping/bending (likely from improper storage); corner blunting; visible spine ticks; surface wear and minor soiling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 / Graded: $30.00 - $40.00 (Note: Cost of grading exceeds the value in this condition).
Recent Sales
Near Mint (9.4+) copies sell for $35-$50. Lower grade copies like this one typically retail for under $10 in back-issue bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The severe creasing and structural issues limit the grade to a Low/Mid-grade range, making the $25+ grading fee plus shipping a net loss for the owner.
Notable Features
Includes art and story by fan-favorite creator Don Rosa; features the Junior Woodchucks Guidebook lore; contains the 'Library of Alexandria' story arc which is highly regarded by Disney duck collectors.
Authentication Notes
Genuine Gladstone publication from the late 90s. The paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with the higher-quality glossy paper used by Gladstone during their second license period compared to earlier newsprint editions.