Walt Disney's Comics #No. 527
Gladstone (under license from Walt Disney Productions) • Walt Disney's Comics and Stories Vol. 1
Writer
Carl Barks
Interior Artist
Carl Barks
Cover Artist
Walt Kelly (reprint art)
Publication Date
March 1988
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Daily Grind' by Carl Barks. The issue contains classic adventures featuring Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Mickey Mouse. Gladstone reprints often focused on high-quality Barks and Gottfredson material from the 1940s and 50s.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks, light corner blunting on the bottom right and top right, minor surface rubbing on the black areas of the cover, and slight tanning of the paper edges visible on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have consistently sold for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear for sale due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$35 + shipping) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic book in this condition.
Notable Features
Gladstone era reprint; features the 'Gold Key' style layout with the Gladstone G logo in the top left corner. This issue is notable for reintroducing classic Barks stories to a 1980s audience.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1988 Gladstone publication. The newsprint quality and ink saturation are consistent with the era and publisher's standards.