Donald Duck ##232
Whitman / Western Publishing • Donald Duck (Whitman)
Writer
Various (Western Staff writers)
Interior Artist
Various (Western Staff artists)
Cover Artist
Tony Strobl
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie in a series of comedic misadventures. The lead story 'The Bear Rug Bugaboo' involves a sequence of misunderstandings involving a literal bear rug that may or may not be alive.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy wear visible along the spine with multiple color-breaking stress lines. Significant corner blunting on all corners, particularly the bottom right which shows a large crease. Extensive non-color breaking surface wear/indentations. Minor chipping at the edges and visible soiling/toning on the back cover area where it wraps around.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded 9.8: $60+ (Note: This specific copy would likely not exceed raw value due to low grade)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Whitman Donald Duck issues generally range between $5 and $12 in lots or as individual reader copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service would significantly exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the Whitman 'W' logo in the top left corner instead of the traditional Gold Key logo. Includes the secondary storyline 'The Bear Rug Bugaboo' as advertised on the cover.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic and consistent with Whitman publishing standards of the early 1980s, including the matte paper stock, typical staple placement, and standard 50 cent price point for the era.