Walt Disney's Comics and Stories ##481
Whitman / Western Publishing • Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (Volume 1)
Writer
Carl Barks, Vic Lockman
Interior Artist
Carl Barks, Tony Strobl
Cover Artist
Carl Barks (Attributed/Style)
Publication Date
October 1980
Cover Variant
Regular/Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing (Whitman Edition)
Comic Description
Features Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie in 'The Terrible Two-Day Twerp'. The issue also includes stories featuring Mickey Mouse and Pluto. This era of Whitman comics often reprinted or published later-era Carl Barks and Tony Strobl material.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with color breaking, minor corner blunting, slight tanning of the cover edges, and moderate wear along the spine. There is a possible subscription crease or light vertical stress near the left margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $25 - $45 (Note: Low market demand for this specific issue).
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Whitman-era Disney comics in similar mid-to-high grade condition typically range from $2 to $10 on secondary platforms like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Whitman logo variant (common for this period), 50 cent price variant. No major key events or first appearances.
Authentication Notes
Comic appears authentic based on logo placement, 90011-110 catalog number, and paper aging consistent with early 1980s Western Publishing stock.