Uncle Scrooge ##189
Whitman / Gold Key (Western Publishing) • Uncle Scrooge Vol. 1
Writer
Carl Fallberg
Interior Artist
Tony Strobl
Cover Artist
Carl Barks (attribution) or Studio
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Round-the-World Race' where Scrooge McDuck competes in a global race for a prize. Key characters include Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the bottom right. Notable vertical crease/indentation running through the center-right of the cover. Minor edge wear and slight yellowing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded (estimated 5.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold between $4 and $12 on secondary markets like eBay. Higher grade NM copies (9.0+) occasionally reach $40+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. It is a great reader copy for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Whitman variant logo in top left corner. The 1980s Whitman editions were often sold in multi-packs or through department stores rather than newsstands, making some issues scarcer in high grade, though this specific issue is relatively common.
Authentication Notes
Displays authentic Whitman 1981 trade dress, 50-cent price point in circle, and correct 'W' logo branding for the era. Ink saturation and paper stock appear consistent with Western Publishing materials from the early 80s.