Help for finding an old Donald Duck comic book

July 24, 2006 9:52 PM

I'm looking for a particular Dell Donald Duck comic book (I don't know the story line, only what the front cover looks like), and no, don't know the issue number, etc. My guess somewhere between 1958 and 1964, but purely a guess. What's the best "source" to try and identify the comic book in question? [description of the front cover, follows]Thanks!

The front cover had a full length Donald Duck that took up most of the front cover, his arms were out to the left (as you're looking at the front cover) and he was holding an alarm clock.

posted by america4 to shopping (9 comments total)

here's a start.
After that, I would see if I could track down Don Rosa's email address, as he used to run a fanzine for Carl Barks' Ducks, which that Dell likely is.
posted by klangklangston at 10:08 PM on July 24, 2006

Don Rosa's contact info is
Don Rosa's address: Don Rosa; 9711 Dawson Hill Rd.; Louisville, KY 40299; USA
Email: [e-mail]
according to a Dutch fansite.
posted by klangklangston at 10:11 PM on July 24, 2006

Try the forum at klangklangston's link. Antique sites often have some covers displayed, and there's a bunch at eBay, if you don't mind the effort of checking. This might take a while if you don't find someone with a complete collection.
posted by mediareport at 10:37 PM on July 24, 2006

You can also try one of the comic book scan newsgroups;

alt.binaries.pictures.comics alt.binaries.pictures.comics.reposts.

Post a message explaining what you're looking for and there's a pretty good chance someone there will be able to figure out which issue you should be seeking. I know there are several regular posters who have large Duck collections.
posted by Clay201 at 10:46 PM on July 24, 2006

Dangit. Formatting issues.

alt.binaries.pictures.comics

alt.binaries.pictures.comics.reposts.
posted by Clay201 at 10:47 PM on July 24, 2006

It's all about knowing where to look. Your first stop for any comic book cover should always be the Grand Comic Book Database. Unfortunately, it seems to be down right now or I'd look it up for you. If I remember right, you can browse individual titles by year, so you should be able to find your cover quickly. When the site comes back up. You will find your answer at this site.
posted by jdroth at 11:03 PM on July 24, 2006

Can't believe I forgot about the GCBD. That should definitely be your first stop.
posted by Clay201 at 12:46 AM on July 25, 2006

What Clay201 and jdroth said.
posted by mediareport at 7:01 AM on July 25, 2006

GCDB is back up. I can't find the cover in question in the Dell Donald Duck gallery. I'll try others.
posted by jdroth at 9:41 AM on July 25, 2006