Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #89 (Dell Comics, February 1948)
Collectibles / Vintage Comic Books

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #89 (Dell Comics, February 1948)

This is a vintage Golden Age comic book titled 'Walt Disney's Comics and Stories,' Vol. 8, No. 5 (Issue #89), published in February 1948 by Dell Publishing Co. The cover features an illustration of Donald Duck skiing, followed by Huey, Dewey, and Louie on a sled equipped with a first-aid kit and crutches. The item is a standard 52-page comic magazine printed in color on newsprint with a staple-bound glossy paper cover. The masthead displays the Dell logo in the upper left corner and the original 10-cent price. At the bottom right, there is a visible vertical subscription address stamp for 'John F. Oncken' of Stoughton, Wisconsin, which is typical for copies from this era. The condition appears to be in the low-to-mid grade range; significant color breaking and spine stress lines are visible along the left edge, along with minor creasing and edge wear. The paper shows natural yellowing or tanning consistent with its age. This issue is notable for including a 10-page Donald Duck story written and drawn by the legendary Carl Barks, titled 'Watching the Watchman.'

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

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Collectibles / Vintage Comic Books

Appraised On

March 16, 2026

Estimated Value

$45.00 - $75.00

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Item Description

This is a vintage Golden Age comic book titled 'Walt Disney's Comics and Stories,' Vol. 8, No. 5 (Issue #89), published in February 1948 by Dell Publishing Co. The cover features an illustration of Donald Duck skiing, followed by Huey, Dewey, and Louie on a sled equipped with a first-aid kit and crutches. The item is a standard 52-page comic magazine printed in color on newsprint with a staple-bound glossy paper cover. The masthead displays the Dell logo in the upper left corner and the original 10-cent price. At the bottom right, there is a visible vertical subscription address stamp for 'John F. Oncken' of Stoughton, Wisconsin, which is typical for copies from this era. The condition appears to be in the low-to-mid grade range; significant color breaking and spine stress lines are visible along the left edge, along with minor creasing and edge wear. The paper shows natural yellowing or tanning consistent with its age. This issue is notable for including a 10-page Donald Duck story written and drawn by the legendary Carl Barks, titled 'Watching the Watchman.'

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