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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #10 - "Donald Duck and Goofy" (Dell Comics, July 1947) (GRADE .5)
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #10 - "Donald Duck and Goofy" (Dell Comics, July 1947) (GRADE .5)
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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #10 - "Donald Duck and Goofy" (Dell Comics, July 1947)
Waddle into a Golden Age classic with Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #10, published by Dell Comics in July 1947! This 48-page treasure features the iconic “Donald Duck and Goofy” in “Donald Duck’s Atom Bomb,” a 10-page lead story written and drawn by the legendary Carl Barks. Fresh from his wartime adventures, Donald stirs up chaos with a homemade explosive, joined by Huey, Dewey, and Louie in a tale of slapstick genius. Additional stories include Mickey Mouse in a 12-page adventure by Bill Wright, plus Pluto and Li’l Bad Wolf shorts, all wrapped in a vibrant Barks cover showcasing Donald’s atomic antics. A true gem from Disney’s flagship series at its post-war peak!
Value Highlights:
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Carl Barks Brilliance: Barks’ “Donald Duck’s Atom Bomb” is a fan-favorite, blending humor with 1940s atomic age satire—his early work here cements his status as “The Good Duck Artist” and drives premium demand.
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Donald & Goofy Team-Up: The rare pairing of Donald Duck and Goofy adds a collectible twist, making #10 a standout in the series’ 700+ issue run, which once topped 3 million copies monthly.
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Cover Iconography: Barks’ explosive cover art is a Golden Age classic, boosting its display value and tying it to his artistic legacy—later issues with similar covers fetch top dollar.
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High-Grade Rarity: Top-grade copies (e.g., CGC 9.0) are scarce, with a VF 8.0 selling for $1,080 at Heritage Auctions (2019 Overstreet VF/NM 9.0 value = $1,156). A VG 4.0 like this offers strong mid-tier value.
Market Trends:
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Barks Boom: Carl Barks’ Disney comics are a Golden Age juggernaut, with Walt Disney's Comics and Stories issues from the 1940s leading the charge. Values for #10 have risen steadily, with mid-grade appreciating 10-15% annually, per ComicsPriceGuide trends.
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Affordable Mid-Tier: VG 4.0 copies typically range from $80-$150 on eBay and MyComicShop, offering an accessible entry into Barks collecting with growth potential. Comparable early issues (e.g., #9, #12) show consistent sales in this range.
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Disney Nostalgia Surge: With Donald Duck’s enduring popularity—amplified by modern media like DuckTales—these early comics are hotter than ever, drawing collectors and investors to Barks’ foundational works.
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Golden Age Strength: Dell’s 1940s output remains a market cornerstone, and Barks’ contributions in Comics and Stories consistently outperform other Disney titles, making #10 a blue-chip pick.
Don’t let this atomic deal blow by! Whether you’re a Barks devotee, a Donald Duck fan, or an investor chasing Golden Age gold, Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #10 delivers a blast of 1947 brilliance and solid value at a quack-tastic price.
