The Beagle Boys ##27
Whitman / Gold Key (Western Publishing) • The Beagle Boys Vol. 1
Writer
Uncredited / Various
Interior Artist
Uncredited / Various
Cover Artist
Uncredited (Standard Studio Style)
Publication Date
January 1976
Cover Variant
Whitman Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Follows the misadventures of the Beagle Boys as they attempt various schemes to rob Scrooge McDuck's money bin. Features the classic Duckverse recurring antagonists 176-671, 176-761, and 176-167.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and several color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Visible edge wear and slight blunting on the upper and lower right corners. Some horizontal surface creasing near the middle right. Minor soiling evident in the white and light blue areas of the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 5.0): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for Whitman Disney titles from the mid-70s in mid-grade range from $6 to $15 depending on the specific character popularity.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. This is a common reader/collector copy.
Notable Features
Whitman variant. These were often sold in multi-packs or through department stores rather than newsstands, distinguished by the 'W' logo in the top left corner. Contains a 25 cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Whitman publication. No signs of restoration or reproduction. Correct paper stock age and 'Whitman' logo placement for the 1970s era.