Walt Disney's Comics and Stories ##530
Gladstone Comics • Walt Disney's Comics and Stories Vol. 1
Writer
John Lustig / Carl Barks
Interior Artist
William Van Horn / Carl Barks
Cover Artist
Daan Jippes
Publication Date
December 1988
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Donald Duck in 'The Referee' (written by John Lustig, art by William Van Horn) where Donald attempts to officiate Huey, Dewey, and Louie's football game. Includes a classic reprint of Carl Barks' 1947 story 'The Fireman'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minimal surface wear on the red background ink. Well-centered with good color registration.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the range of $45-$55 in recent specialized auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the book, as this is not a key issue.
Notable Features
Gladstone era publication. Features a Carl Barks reprint. Notable for the transition of Disney licenses in the late 80s to Gladstone from Western Publishing.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with correct Gladstone logo (G in triangle) and price box ($0.75 USD/$1.00 CAN). Paper stock is consistent with late 1980s semi-glossy newsprint used by Gladstone.