Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge ##224
Gladstone Comics • Uncle Scrooge
Writer
Carl Barks
Interior Artist
Carl Barks
Cover Artist
Carl Barks
Publication Date
December 1987
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue reprints the classic Carl Barks story 'The Seven Cities of Cibola.' Uncle Scrooge and the nephews (Huey, Dewey, and Louie) search for the legendary Seven Cities of Gold in the desert, while being pursued by the Beagle Boys.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
The book shows significant damage including a large diagonal fold/crease on the bottom right corner with paper loss/tearing at the tip. There is visible rounding and blunting on the top right corner. General cover soiling and minor spine stress marks are present. The structural integrity is compromised by the heavy corner damage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1 - $3. Graded: $15 - $25 (though unlikely to be graded in this condition).
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (NM 9.4+) typically sell for $10-$15. Low-grade copies like this one are generally found in dollar bins or as bulk reader copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features artwork by the legendary 'Duck Man' Carl Barks. This Gladstone era series reprinted many classic Dell/Gold Key stories for a new generation.
Authentication Notes
Displays authentic Gladstone Comics trade dress from the late 1980s. The 95c / $1.25 price box and December date code are consistent with known genuine copies.