Four Color

Dell/Gold key // June 1942 - April-June 1962
Issue count: 1331

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Four Color

Four Color is regarded as the longest running comic in history. They released over 1,300 issues in 20 years, each one of them independent but all under the same Four Color umbrella. They used a lot of Disney and cartoon characters as the protagonists of the stories, even using Walt Disney in some of them. Besides the attractive characters, the stories were awesome and they came in 60+ page issues, so people were fast to love them. After issue #1354, the series was finally canceled and the books remain as classics for collectors.

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Issue #1

Four Color #1
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What's Four Color #1 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1939-1942) #1 is $12548, paid in February 2009 for a 9.2 graded copy. Other prices include $3601, paid in April 2021 for a 5.5 graded copy and $1100, paid in January 2023 for a 2.0 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #1 of Four Color (1939-1942) was published in September 1939. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Dick Tracy. 

Story Synopsis

This issue features stories of Dick Tracy from the Golden Age Of Comics!

 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$1,900 $2,100 $360 $450 $12,550 $20,325

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Issue #2

Four Color #2
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What's Four Color #2 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1939-1942) #2 is $15600, paid in January 2022 for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices include $2868, paid in May 2018 for a 8.5 graded copy and $111, paid in March 2022 for a 1.8 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #2 of Four Color (1939-1942) was published in November 1939. Writing and art by Frank V. Martinek and Leon A. Beroth.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Don Winslow. 

Story Synopsis

This issue features stories of adventures from the Golden Age of Comics!

 

- 22 page Don Winslow story

- 15 page Don Winslow story

- 13 page Don Winslow story

- 14 page Don Winslow story

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$110 $0 $0 $290 $15,600 $15,600

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Issue #3

Four Color #3
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What's Four Color #3 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1939-1942) #3 is $6600, paid in November 2018 for a 9.2 graded copy. Other prices include $1320, paid in February 2022 for a 7.0 graded copy and $204, paid in April 2021 for a 4.0 graded copy. 

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Issue #3 of Four Color (1939-1942) was published in 1939. Writing and art by Charles Coll and Ray Thompson.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Myra North!

 

Story Synopsis

This issue features stories Myra North and Crackajack One Page Thrillers!

 

- 10 page Myra North Special Nurse story

- 1 page Crackajack One Page Thrillers text story "Myra North"

- 11 page Myra North Special Nurse story

- 1 page Crackajack One Page Thrillers text story "Myra North Files A Claim"

- 23 page Myra North Special Nurse story

- 1 page Crackajack One Page Thrillers text story "Myra North"

- 1 page Myra North Special Nurse story

- 1 page Crackajack One Page Thrillers text story "Myra North Traps the Jewel Thieves"

- 13 page Myra North Special Nurse story

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$0 $90 $460 $575 $2,150 $6,600

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Issue #4

Four Color #4

What's Four Color #4 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1939-1942) #4 is $28800, paid in June 2023 for a 8.0 graded copy. Other prices include $7999, paid in October 2021 for a 4.5 graded copy and $3000, paid in August 2022 for a 1.0 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #4 of Four Color (1939-1942) was published in February 1940. Writing and art by Tom Wood, Bob Karp, Al Taliaferro, and Floyd Gottfredson.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Donald Duck!

Story Synopsis

This issue features a story of Disney character Donald Duck!

 

- 67 page Donald Duck story "(daily strips)"

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$2,375 $5,975 $8,050 $28,800 $3,350 $28,800

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Issue #9

Four Color #9
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What's Four Color #9 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1939-1942) #9 is $4770, paid in February 2005 for a 7.5 graded copy. Other prices include $1320, paid in June 2023 for a 8.0 graded copy and $3840, paid in April 2023 for a 9.2 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #9 of Four Color (1939-1942) was published in 1940. Writing and art by Milton Caniff.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Terry and the Pirates!

Story Synopsis

This issue features a story of Terry and the Pirates!

 

- 67 page Terry and the Pirates story

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$1,150 $1,925 $4,325 $5,100 $40,800 $40,800

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Issue #12

Four Color #12
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What's Four Color #12 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1939-1942) #12 is $1680, paid in October 2018 for a 8.0 graded copy. Other prices include $1320, paid in February 2022 for a 7.5 graded copy and $168, paid in June 2021 for a 3.0 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #12 of Four Color (1939-1942) was published in 1940. Writing and art by Harold Gray.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Little Orphan Annie!

 

Story Synopsis

This issue features a story of Little Orphan Annie!

 

- 67 page Little Orphan Annie story. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$0 $350 $90 $1,675 $725 $3,100

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Issue #13

Four Color #13
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What's Four Color #13 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1939-1942) #13 is $5378, paid in November 2008 for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices include $2280, paid in June 2023 for a 8.5 graded copy and $260, paid in September 2022 for a 3.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #13 of Four Color (1939-1942) was published in 1941. Writing and art by Jack Hannah and Irving Tripp.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Disney's Reluctant Dragon.

Story Synopsis

This issue features stories of Disney characters from the Golden Age of Comics!

 

- 31 page The Reluctant Dragon story "The Reluctant Dragon"

- 11 page story "Baby Weems"

- 8 page text story "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"

- 6 page Donald Duck story "Old MacDonald Duck"

- 6 page Goofy story "How To Ride A Horse"

 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$90 $300 $390 $1,125 $5,050 $5,375

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Issue #15

Four Color #15
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What's Four Color #15 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1939-1942) #15 is $1320, paid in February 2022 for a 6.0 graded copy. Other prices include $567, paid in March 2023 for a 5.5 graded copy and $99, paid in Jully 2019 for a 5.0 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #15 for Four Color (1939-1942) was published in 1941. Writing and art by Russ Westover.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Tillie the Toiler.

Story Synopsis

This issue features a story of Tillie the Toiler!

 

- 67 page Tillie the Toiler story

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$0 $100 $1,325 $550 $2,000 $2,000

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Issue #16

Four Color #16
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What's Four Color #16 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1939-1942) #16 is $78000, paid in November 2020 for a 9.2 graded copy. Other prices include $13200, paid in November 2021 for a 7.0 graded copy and $9000, paid in September 2021 for a 3.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #16 of Four Color (1939-1942) was published in 1941. Writing and art by Floyd Gottfredson and Merrill de Maris.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Mickey Mouse. 

Story Synopsis

This issue features a story of Mikey Mouse from the Golden Age of Comics!

 

- 67 page Mickey Mouse story "Mickey Mouse Outwits the Phantom Blot"

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$750 $9,000 $360 $1,450 $78,000 $78,000

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Issue #17

Four Color #17
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What's Four Color #17 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1939-1942) #17 is $3360, paid in February 2023 for a 8.5 graded copy. Other prices include $800, paid in May 2022 for a 4.0 graded copy and $314, paid in April 2023 for a 2.5 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #17 of Four Color (1939-1942) was published in 1941. Writing and art by Irving Tripp, Hubie Karp, Manuel GonzalesAl Taliaferro, Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Thwaites, Hank Porter, and Merrill de Maris.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Dumbo the flying elephant! 

Story Synopsis

This is issue features stories of features Dumbo and other Disney characters from the Golden Age of Comics!

 

- 1 page Silly Symphony; Pluto the Pup story "Stealing Food"

- 39 page Dumbo story "Dumbo of the Circus"

- 1 page Silly Symphony; Pluto the Pup story "Meat Hiding"

- 1 page Silly Symphony; Pluto the Pup story "Avoid the Rain

- 14 page Mickey Mouse story "The Brave Little Tailor"

- 6 page Donald Duck text story "The Village Smithy"

- 1 page Pluto the Pup; [Mickey Mouse] story "House Moving"

- 1 page Silly Symphony; Pluto the Pup story "The Wheel Chair"

- 1 page Silly Symphony; Pluto the Pup story "Dangerous Garbage Can"

- 1 page Silly Symphony; Pluto the Pup story "Herring Smell"

- 1 page Dumbo illustration "Dumbo Jumps from Window"

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$650 $800 $150 $1,325 $1,325 $3,350

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Issue #29

Four Color #29
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What's Four Color #29 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1942) #29 is $17925, was paid in November 2008 for a 9.0 graded copy. Other prices include $10800, paid in November 2022 for a 8.5 graded copy and $394, paid in March 2023 for a 2.0 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #29 of Four Color (1942) was published in September 1943. Writing and art by Carl Buettner and Carl Barks.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Donald Duck!

 

Story Synopsis

This issue features stories of one Disney's mascot characters Donald Duck!

 

- 1 page Donald Duck foreword, introduction, preface, afterword "3 Big Stories"

- 28 page Donald Duck story "Donald Duck and the Mummy's Ring"

- 10 page Donald Duck story "The Hard Loser"

- 26 page Donald Duck story "Too Many Pets"

 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$320 $700 $2,025 $5,150 $0 $17,925

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Issue #33

Four Color #33
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What's Four Color #33 worth in 2024?

Four Color (1942) #33 saw its peak price when a CGC graded NM+ 9.6 appeared for sale in April 2023. That perticular slab when for a new record high of $5,280 in April 2023. This was the only time a high grade of this appeared. A mid grade FN/VF 7.0 went for $2,280 in February 2022 which is more than two fold increase from its 2021 sale of $959. Because of its age, Four Color (1942) #33 rarely appears on the market and we can say that this book is looking forward to set new highs in the comic book market. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #33 was published in December 1943 by Dell Publications. This issue features the appearance of famous Walt Disney characters such as Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, and Porky Appearance. The artwork was created and written by Carl Buettner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art of Four Color (1942) #33 features the appearance of Bugs Bunny. It was penciled and inked by Carl Buettner. The artwork features a caged Bugs Bunny with Public Nuisance No. 1 written on top. 

Story Synopsis

Bugs Bunny plans to get adopted by a wealthy family. Unfortunately, the rich man who picks him up has some other plans. He takes Bugs and Elmer to an island for "The Most Dangerous Game". He plans to add Bugs to his list of hunting trophies. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$110 $410 $600 $2,599 $5,275 $5,275

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Issue #38

Four Color #38
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What's Four Color #38 worth in 2024?

The mint condition value of Four Color (1942) #38 is still unknown. The peak price of this issue was set by a CGC graded VF/NM pedigree from Crowley. The 9.0 graded Crowley Copy went for $4,000 in December 2008. A CGC graded VF- 7.5 was sold for $700 in April 2023 decreasing from its $840 price tag from a year back. The lowest recorded sale of this issue is a CGC graded G/VG 3.0 which went for $129 in May 2021. This was the only time, a low grade copy of Four Color #38 appeared in the market ever since. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #38 was published in April 1944 by Dell Publishing. This issue features the First Western comic with photo cover. it shows the appearance of movie and singing cowboy star Roy Rogers. The story of this issue was written by Gaylord DuBois story. The artwork was done by Burris Jenkins. 

Key Facts About the Comic

Four Color (1942) #38 was the first western comic book to feature a photo cover. It has the appearance of one of the most iconic western singing cowboy Roy Rogers.  

Story Synopsis

Roy Rogers come out to aid a rancher whos being forced by crooks to sell out.

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$0 $300 $550 $1,425 $4,500 $4,000

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Issue #46

Four Color #46
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What's Four Color #46 worth in 2024?

The highest recorded sale of Four Color (1942) #46 was a CGC graded NM 9.4 from Edgar Church (Mile High) collection. This issue went for $3,346 in May 2018. Over the years, this issue is showing positive increase in its sale price. A CGC graded VF/NM 9.0 pedigree from File Copy was sold for $840 in June 2023. This price was an increase from its 2022 price tag of $780. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #46 was published in June 1944 by Dell Publications. The cover art of this issue was penciled and inked by Carl Buettner. The rest of the artwork was created by Otto Messmer. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art shows Felix The Cat and his Magic Migets running from the haunted castle. 

Story Synopsis

Felix The Cat and the Magic Midgets run from the haunted castle. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$0 $70 $250 $900 $3,350 $3,350

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Issue #62

Four Color #62
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What's Four Color #62 worth in 2024?

Despite its age, the Four Color (1942) #62 has appeared only a number of times in the comic book market. The peak price of this issue was set by a CGC graded NM- 9.2 from the Promise Collection. That copy went for $16,800 in January 2022. A CGC graded VF- 7.5 was sold for $2,160 in April 2023. Quoting the price from a recently sold GD+ 2.5, you can get a low grade readable copy of this issue for $193. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #62 is titled as Donald Duck in Frozen Gold. This issue was published in January 1945 by Dell Publications. The cover art was done by Carl Buettner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover artwork was penciled and inked by Carl Buettner. It featured an appearance of Donald Duck, Huey Duck, Louie Duck, and Dewey Duck. 

Story Synopsis

Donald and his nephews go and explore Everglades. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$120 $552 $810 $2,160 $16,800 $16,800

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Issue #74

Four Color #74
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What's Four Color #74 worth in 2024?

The Four Color (1942) #74 saw its peak sale when a CGC graded NM 9.4 was sold for $5,975 in August 2011. A CGC graded VF 8.0 went for $1,200 in September 2021. A FN+ 6.5 was sold for $870 in January 2022 which is an increase from its $780 in 2020. A VG 4.0 went for $449 as of January 2023 increasing from its 2021 price tag of $365. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #74 was published in June 1945 by Dell Publications. This issue features short storylines that revolves around a character named Little Lulu. She and her pals Tubby and Alvin are often regarded as most beloved comicdom characters. The artowork and the script of this issue was written by John Stanley. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover artwrok shows Lulu Moppet on a walk with her pet dog who's trying to eat her lollipop. 

Story Synopsis

This issue features short stories from the life of Little Lulu with the following titles:

  • The Costume Party
  • A Bone to Pick 
  • One, Two, Three, Kick!
  • Little Lulu at the Beach
  • Jingle Bells 
  • Little Lulu Minds Alvin 
  • Rockabye Baby 
  • Giving the Dog a Bath
  • Fetching the Stick

 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$130 $449 $720 $1,200 $5,975 $5,975

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Issue #108

Four Color #108
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What's Four Color #108 worth in 2024?

The mint condition value of Four Color (1942) #108 is $18,000 in September. This was a CGC graded NM/M 9.8 from The Promise Collection. A CGC graded NM 9.4 was sold for $3,600 in November 2022 which is quite a decrease from its $5,975 in 2013. A CGC graded VF 8.0 went for $750 in August 2022. Today, you can get a low graded G/VG 3.0 copy for as low as $94 in July 2023. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #108 is titled as Donald Duck in the Terror of the River. This issue was published in May 1946 by Dell Publications. The cover art of this issue was created by Carl Buettner. The rest of the artwork and the script was written by Carl Barks. The storyline of this issue mainly revolves around our famous Walt Disney character Donald Duck and his nephews; Huey Duck, Dewey Duck, and Louie Duck. 

Key Facts About the Comic

Carl Buettner shows Donald Duck and his nephews on a boat with Terror of the River. 

Story Synopsis

Donald Duck sneezes in an auction and is mistaken for bids on a houseboat. He and his nephews start sailing down in Ohio River where they encounter a huge serpent. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$80 $200 $285 $750 $3,600 $18,000

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Issue #129

Four Color #129
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What's Four Color #129 worth in 2024?

There are very little recorded sales of Four Color (1942) #129. The peak price of CGC graded NM 9.4 was sold for $1,236 as of July 2003. This was the only recorded sale in that grade ever since. A CGC graded G/VG 3.0 went for $750 in April 2023. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #129 is also titled as Walt Disney's Uncle Remus and His Tales of Brer Rabbit. This issue was published by Dell Publications in December 1946. The story of this issue was written by Chase Craig. The cover art was created by Carl Buettner. The rest of the art was done by Paul Murry, Tom McKimson, and Carl Buettner. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art of this issue shows Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear. The cover blurb shows "Adapted from the song of the South". 

Story Synopsis

Brer Fox tries to make a Tar Baby as a trap to catch Brer Rabbit. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$500 $750 $460 $330 $1,225 $1,225

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Issue #147

Four Color #147
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What's Four Color #147 worth in 2024?

The most expensive sale price of a CGC graded Four Color (1942) #147 is $10,755. This was when a CGC graded NM 9.4 went for sale in November 2016. However, the modern day sale price of a NM copy is $2,040 as of May 2023. The Highest graded copy of this issue in existance is a CGC graded NM/M 9.8 which went for $7,200 in June 2023. This was the only time this issue appeared for sale in the comic book market. A mid grade CGC FN 6.0 was sold for $250 in July 2023. A GD+ 2.5 went for $140 in December 2022. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #147 was published in May 1947 by Dell Publicating. This issue is also titled as "Walt Disney's Donald Duck in Volcano Valley". The script of this issue was written by Carl Barks. The cover of this issue was created by Carl Buettner. The rest of the artwork was done by Tom McKimson, John Hannah, and Carl Barks. The issue features an appearance of Donald Duck and his three nephews.

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art shows Donald Duck and his newphew on the brink of exploding Volcanos. 

Story Synopsis

Donald Duck orders a model plane and gets a full sized World War II bomber plane. Donald then sells the full sized plane to South American country of Volcanovia. He and his newphew fly to Valcanovia, where they realize that they can only leave the country by becoming their national heroes. Despite Donald efforts to become a national hero, he gets proclaimed as a national menace. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$110 $160 $250 $545 $2,040 $10,750

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Issue #159

Four Color #159
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What's Four Color #159 worth in 2024?

The most expensive sale price of Four Color (1942) #159 was a CGC NM 9.4 graded File Copy. That perticular copy went for $5,975 in  August 2017. The same copy was recently sold for $3,960 in January 2023. A CGC graded VF+ 8.5 went for $600 in April 2023 which is a 40 percent decrease from its $1,000 price tag of 2018. A CGC graded FN 6.0 was sold for $228 in July 2023. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #159 was published in August 1947 by Dell Publishing. The cover art of this issue was created by Carl Von Buettner. The story and the artwork was done by Carl Barks. This issue is also titled as "Donald Duck in the Ghost of the Grotto". This issue featured short adventures of Donald Duck and his nephews; Huey, Dewey, and Louie. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover artwork shows Donald Duck and his three nephews looting a treasure as the Ghost of the Grotto is standing right behind them with a sword. 

Story Synopsis

The Duck discover about the mystery of an armored man on a boat in West Indies. They also come to know that the armored man comes out to kidnap a small boy after every 50 years. This Time, the armored man reappeares and kidnaps Dewey. The rest of the ducks unite to free him from the armored mans castle in a grotto on a coral reef located beneath a rotten old galleaon which is guared by a giant octopus. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$40 $216 $276 $700 $3,960 $5,975

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Issue #178

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What's Four Color #178 worth in 2024?

The highest graded sale price of Four Color (1942) #178 CGC graded NM+ 9.6 pedigree from the Rockford Collection was sold for $90,000 in November 2022. A CGC graed VF+ 8.5 went for $5,999 in July 2023 which is more than three time increase from its 2020 price tag of $1,680. A CGC graded FN 6.0 was sold for $1,500 in February 2023 gaining from its $528 price tag of 2020. A CGC graded VG 4.0 went for $1,051 which is an increase from its $281 price tag of 2020. A GD- 1.8 went for $400 in March 2023. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #178 was published in December 1947 by Dell. This issue was a holiday special comic book. It is also titled as the "Donald Duck Christmas on Bear Mountain". The cover art of this issue was penciled and inked by Dan Gormley. The script and the artwork was done by Carl Barks. This issue featured the First appearance of Uncle Scrooge. The rest of the appearances include Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Dumbo. 

Story Synopsis

Donald Duck's stingy old Uncle Scrooge Mcducks allows the ducks to use his mountain cabin for their Christmas holiday. He plans to test Donald's bravery and comes to the cabin disguised as a bear. Unfortunately, two real bear a mother and her cub arrive the cabin soon after the ducks arrive. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$314 $850 $1,500 $4,000 $26,400 $90,000

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Issue #189

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What's Four Color #189 worth in 2024?

The mint condition value of Four Color (1942) #189 is still unknown. The highest recorded sale of this issue was a CGC graded VF+ 8.5 which was sold for $4,780 in August 2007. However, this issue has seen slight degrade in its price which has a modern day value of $2,340 as of April 2023. Intrestingly, the highest recorded graded of Four Color (1942) #189 was a CGC graded VF/NM 9.0 which went for $3,600 in November 2022. A mid graded VG/FN 5.0 was sold for $216 in April 2023 which another price dip from its 2021 price tag of $312. The lowest recorded sale of Four Color (1942) #189 is a CGC grade GD+ 2.5 was sold for $79 in March 2022. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #189 is also titled as Donald Duck in The Old Castle's Secret. This issue was published in June 1948 by Dell Publishing. This issue was created by the solo efforts of Carl Barks. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover of this issue shows Donald Duck and his three nephew targeted by a skeleton with a sword. 

Story Synopsis

Donald Duck and his nephews go out to explore an old castle, where they attacked by ghostly skeletal arm with a sword. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$80 $210 $800 $1,200 $0 $4,775

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Issue #193

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What's Four Color #193 worth in 2024?

Four Color (1942) #193 saw its peak price when a CGC graded NM 9.4 was sold for $5,040 in September 2021. Unfortunately, this issue has seen dips in its price when it was sold for $2,880 in April 2023. The story is same even with VF/NM 9.0 when it was sold for $960 in May 2023. That same copy has price of $3,120 from just a year back in February 2022. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #193 is titled as "Tom and Jerry in Double Trouble". It was published in July 1948 by Dell Publishing. The story of this issue revolve around Tom and Jerry. The artwork of this issue was created by Harvey Eisenberg. This was the first issue featuring MGM's Tom and Jerry. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover artwork shows Tom and Jerry's first appearance. Jerry is shown bathing in Tom's drinking milk. 

Story Synopsis

Spike gives Jerry a whistle to blow when he is in trouble. Jerry annoys tom and get captured instead. However, Jerry tricks tom and blows the rescue whistle, Spikes arrives to the rescue. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$0 $40 $180 $2,875 $2,875 $5,050

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Issue #199

Four Color #199
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What's Four Color #199 worth in 2024?

The highest graded sale of Four Color (1942) #199 is a CGC graded NM+ 9.6 File Copy pedigree. It was sold for a peak price of $8,400 as of May 2020. This was the only time a high grade copy of this issue appeared in the Comic book market. A CGC graded VF/NM 9.0 was sold for $1,320 in November 2022. A mid graded FN+ 6.5 went for $217 in October 2022. A VG+ 4.5 has an April 2023 price tag of $111. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #199 is titled as "Walt Disney's Donald Duck in Sheriff of the Bullet Valley". It was published by Dell in October 1948 by Dell. The artwork and the story of this issue was created by the one and only Carl Barks. 

Key Facts About the Comic

Donald Duck becomes the Sherif of the Bullet Valley and saves his three nephews from blazing bullets. 

Story Synopsis

Donald Duck becomes the deputy sheriff in Bullet Valley and is sent out to take out a gang of gun rustlers. Led by Blacksnake McQuirt, a touch gunman who acts as a rancher and uses branding ray to change brands from a mile away. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$40 $110 $336 $969 $5,525 $8,400

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Issue #203

Four Color #203
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What's Four Color #203 worth in 2024?

The highest graded sale of Four Color (1942) #203 is a CGC graded NM+ 9.6 which was sold for $4,800 in April 2023. However, the most expensive sale of this issue was a CGC graded NM 9.4 which went for $5,050 in 2010. That same grade has a 2019 sale price of $4,320. These were the only times any of these graded appeared in the comic book market.

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #203 is famously known as " Walt Disney's Donald Duck in The Golden Christmas Tree". This issue was created by the solo efforts of the talented Carl Barks. It was published in December 1948 by Dell Publishing. This issue featured appearance from the nephews; Huey Duck, Dewey Duck, and Louie Duck. 

Key Facts About the Comic

Donald Duck and His three nephews are shown with nephews are shown trying to cut down the Golden Christmas Tree. 

Story Synopsis

The three nephews are disappointed when they wish for a Golden Christmas Three. They are lured into a trap  by an evil witch who plans on using their tear in a magic potion that will destroy all the Christmas Trees on the planet. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$20 $100 $120 $360 $4,325 $5,050

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Issue #386

Four Color #386
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What's Four Color #386 worth in 2024?

The highest recorded sale of Four Color (1942) #386 has its peak condition value of CGC graded NM+ 9.6 which was sold for $26,290 in May 2012. A CGC graded NM 9.4 went for $22,800 in January 2023. Moreover, that same grade has a 2022 price tag of $14,971 in April 2022. A CGC graded VF+ 8.5 was sold for $2,880 in March 2023 which is a decrease from its 2022 price tag of $3,120. A CGC graded FN/VF 7.0 has its 2023 price tag of $820 in July 2023 which is a decrease from its 2022 price of $1,200. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Titled as Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge in Only a Poor Old Man, Four Color (1942) #386 was published in March 1952. This issue was created by Carl Barks. It features appearances from Donald Duck, Beagle Boys, and the three nephews. This issue had the first cover appearance of Uncle Scrooge. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The Duck are shown fishing in the Money Lake no. 1 in a boat titled as "Penny Wise".

Story Synopsis

The Beagle Boys build a building right next to Scrooge's money bin. They plan to puncture the money bin and steal all the money. Scrooge carries out and plan and shifts all his money to an old reservoir, where he hids his wealth underwater. After finding about Scrooge's plans, the Beagle Boys try to destroy a dam linking to Scrooge's money. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$299 $580 $719 $1,800 $22,800 $28,675

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Issue #596

Four Color #596
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What's Four Color #596 worth in 2024?

The mint conditon value of Four Color (1942) #596 is unknown. A CGC NM 9.4 was sold for $7,800 in November 2020. A mid graded FN+ 6.5 went for $1,150 in July 2023 which is nearly two fold increase from its 2020 price tag of $649. A VG+ 4.5 was sold for $1,005 in July 2023 which is an increase from its 2021 price of $525. A VG- 3.5 went for $362 which is an icnrease from its $250 price of 2020. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Four Color (1942) #596 is titled as "Turok Son of Stone". It was published by Dell in December 1954. The cover art of this issue was painted by Robert Susor while the rest of art was created by Rex Maxon. This issue featured the first appaearance of Turok and Andar. 

Key Facts About the Comic

The painted cover shows Turok, Son of Stone hiding inside a cave from two T-rex. 

Story Synopsis

Before the adventure of the white in North America, a Native American named Turok and his young friend Andar go out on a hunt where they find and venture into a cave. After many trials, they strumble upon a lost world which is as beautiful as it is deadly. In this Jungle, the Native Americans find dinosaurs and other pre-historic creatures living side by side. 

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$80 $300 $400 $1,100 $2,025 $2,500

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Issue #878

Four Color #878
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What's Four Color #878 worth in 2024?

The top price for Four Color (1942): #878 is $6600, paid in November 2018 for a 9.2 graded copy. Other prices include $1333, paid in August 2020 for a 8.0 graded copy and $528, paid in July 2023 for a 4.0 graded copy. 

Why is this comic book valuable?

Issue #878 of Four Color (1942) was published in February 1958. Writing and art by 

Key Facts About the Comic

The cover art features Charlie Brown and Snoopy. 

Story Synopsis

This issue features stories of classic Peanuts characters!

 

- 1 page Peanuts story "Bed of Leaves"

- 8 page Peanuts story "Fool Luck"

- 8 page Peanuts story "The Trip"

- 8 page Peanuts story "The Magic Blanket"

- 8 page Peanuts story "The Hero"

- 1 page Peanuts story "Westward Ho"

- 1 page Peanuts story "Lucy's Tears"

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GD 2.0 VG 4.0 FN 6.0 VF 8.0 NM 9.4 RECORD SALE!
$220 $460 $460 $825 $6,600 $6,600

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