Walt Disney Christmas Parade ##9
Gold Key Comics • Walt Disney Christmas Parade
Writer
Various Disney Studio Writers
Interior Artist
Various Disney Studio Artists
Cover Artist
Walt Disney Productions
Publication Date
1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic giant-sized holiday anthology featuring festive holiday stories and adventures starring classic Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie riding in Santa's sleigh.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Glossy cover, very minimal spine wear, sharp corners with very slight blunting, vibrant colors, clean back and interior expected based on clear bag and board preservation.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $40, Graded (CGC 9.0): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Vintage Gold Key Disney holiday giants in high grade generally command moderate collector interest, averaging around $30 to $50 depending on exact platform and buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the high cost of professional grading unless part of a personal high-grade collection, as the grading fees would outpace the value increase for this specific issue.
Notable Features
Giant comic format, 25-cent cover price, classic Gold Key logo at top left, iconic 1970s Disney holiday cover featuring multiple major characters.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage Gold Key newsstand/direct comic characteristics including correct paper stock, staple placement, and ink registration consistent with early 1970s printing methods.