Walt Disney's Comics and Stories ##140
Dell Comics • Walt Disney's Comics and Stories Vol. 12 No. 8
Writer
Carl Barks
Interior Artist
Carl Barks
Cover Artist
Carl Barks
Publication Date
May 1952
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the lead story 'The Gilded Man' (part 1 of 2) by Carl Barks, involving Donald Duck and his nephews traveling to British Guiana in search of a rare stamp. Also features stories with Mickey Mouse and Li'l Bad Wolf.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good- (CGC 1.8)
Condition Details
Extensive spine wear with multiple horizontal color-breaking creases and tears, significant corner blunting (especially bottom left), visible edge wear/chipping, staining/soiling on the right side of the cover, and overall paper tanning. The cover remains attached but shows structural fragility.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15–$30; Graded (CGC 2.0): $45–$65
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for lower-grade raw copies (GD to VG) range from $20 to $45. High-grade CGC 9.0+ copies of this Golden Age issue can exceed $300.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC/CBCS submission, shipping, and fees would likely exceed the final market value of the comic in this specific condition.
Notable Features
Classic Carl Barks cover and interior art; Golden Age Dell publication; 10 cent cover price; features Uncle Scrooge in a supporting role.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1952 original based on the characteristic 10-cent Dell branding, dot-matrix color saturation, and appropriate age-related paper oxidation (browning). No signs of modern reproduction.