Disney's DuckTales #No. 11
Gladstone Comics • DuckTales (Gladstone Giant Series)
Writer
Frank Ridgeway (lead story)
Interior Artist
William Van Horn
Cover Artist
William Van Horn
Publication Date
March 1989
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Sky High Hi-Jinks'. Scrooge McDuck and Launchpad McQuack deal with aerial mishaps. Gladstone Giant issues were known for being oversized and containing multiple stories or longer features based on the popular animated series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Pronounced horizontal color-breaking crease across the middle-left edge of the cover (near Launchpad's wing). Significant spine stress and roll visible. Blunting of corners. Surface soiling/staining near the bottom edge. General edge wear consistent with a read copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00 | Graded (estimated 4.0): $20.00 - $30.00
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.6-9.8) sell for $60-$100; low-to-mid grade raw copies frequently sell in lots or individually for under $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the comic in this condition. The color-breaking crease is a permanent defect that cannot be removed by pressing.
Notable Features
Gladstone Giant oversized format. Features characters from the hit 1980s DuckTales TV show. Direct Edition (no barcode).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Gladstone publication from 1989. Note the high-gloss cover stock and typical $1.95 cover price for the Giant series. No concerns regarding counterfeiting for this title.