Walt Disney Chip 'n' Dale ##74
Whitman (Western Publishing) • Chip 'n' Dale
Writer
Unknown (Archive material)
Interior Artist
Unknown (Harvey Eisenberg style)
Cover Artist
Unknown (Disney Studio Art)
Publication Date
June 1982
Cover Variant
Regular Release (Whitman Logo Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A collection of lighthearted humor stories featuring the chipmunk duo Chip and Dale, likely including secondary Disney characters. Common themes include their rivalry with Donald Duck or forest-themed adventures.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress with color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; significant cover creasing at the top left corner; blunted corners at the top and bottom right; slight surface wear and edge softening; minor color fading.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $15.00 - $25.00
Recent Sales
Comparable raw copies in mid-to-lower grade range have recently sold for $2.00 to $6.00 on auction platforms. High-grade (NM) copies are rare for Whitman editions but command a slight premium.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of certification (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the final market value of the book. It is a common bronze/copper age Disney book better suited for home storage in a bag and board.
Notable Features
Features the Whitman logo (Gold Key's transition phase); 50 cent cover price; Newsstand/Direct distinction common to Whitman distribution of Western Publishing titles.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Western Publishing/Whitman product. Correct matte paper stock for the era, consistent logo placement, and characteristic 1980s color palette with typical aging/tanning characteristics on the edges.