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Cover: Tony Strobl & Norm McGary

Dell Giant #22

Oct 1959 · Dell · 0.25 USD
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In "The Dramatic Dilemma," Uncle Scrooge turns a geography lesson into a real-life adventure when his elephants in Madagascar go on strike—only to uncover a scheme by the Beagle Boys using fake logs and stolen mahogany. Written by Bob Gregory and illustrated by Tony Strobl, with inks by Steve Steere and colors by the Western Publishing Production Shop, this 1959 Dell Giant delivers a clever, globe-trotting tale full of wit and whimsy. The cover, penciled by Strobl and inked by Norm McGary, captures the story’s playful spirit.

Contains 7 stories
The Dramatic Dilemma
16 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Huey DuckDewey DuckLouie DuckDonald Duckmovie director

In "The Dramatic Dilemma," Jo and his animal friends land a surprise break after their standout performance in the school play—screen tests in Hollywood. But their big moment takes a wild turn when Donald, ever the hothead, charges in to "rescue" a lion he mistakes for a stunt performer, sending the whole audition into chaos.

The Cupcake Crisis
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Huey DuckDewey DuckLouie DuckGrandma DuckDaisy Duck
The Junior Geniuses
10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Huey DuckDewey DuckLouie DuckGyro GearlooseGus GooseGilbertprincipalsuperintendent of schools

In "The Junior Geniuses," Gyro’s high-tech classroom faces a sudden challenge when the principal demands his students—Huey, Dewey, and Louie—prove they’re geniuses by competing against college students. With only five minutes of boosted intellect from a hastily built invention, the trio must rely on last year’s lessons when the superintendent’s car gets stuck on the train tracks.

Recess Time
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Huey DuckDewey DuckLouie DuckDaisy DuckClara Cluck
The Mascot Mystery
10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Huey DuckDewey DuckLouie DuckDaisy DuckGladstone Gander

When the school’s football mascot starts digging mysterious holes on the field, reporters Huey, Dewey, and Louie dive into the mystery—only to uncover a surprising secret: the mascot is a retired police bloodhound, and he’s following a trail of criminal scent leading straight to a bank.

The Magic Tree
10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Huey Duck (cameo)Dewey Duck (cameo)Louie Duck (cameo)Clara Cluck (cameo)Sleeping Beauty's Fairy Godmothers [FloraFaunaMerryweather]ChipDaleThumperMr. Owl
The Trip to Madagascar
16 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Huey DuckDewey DuckLouie DuckUncle Scrooge McDuckBeagle Boys

In "The Trip to Madagascar," Uncle Scrooge turns a geography lesson into a wild adventure when he takes his class to the island to resolve a crisis with his overseas elephants—only to find them on strike. With Jo and the others uncovering a scheme by the Beagle Boys to exploit the elephants’ homesickness, the kids must outwit the crooks, recover stolen mahogany, and restore the herd—all before the school day ends.

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Raw (VG) $4
CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $597
CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $186*
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $95*
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $55*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $20*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Reprinted in Almanach du Journal de Mickey #1961 (1960), Le Journal de Mickey #411 (1960), Donald Duck & Co #32/1960 (1960), Donald Duck & Co #33/1960 (1960), Kalle Anka & C:o #35/1960 (1960), Donald Duck & Co #40/1960 (1960), Le Journal de Mickey #439 (1960), Donald Ducks Show #[5] (1960), Le Journal de Mickey #451 (1961), Donald Duck & Co #31/1961 (1961), Almanacco Topolino #58 (1961), Topolino #307 (1961), Donald Ducks Show #[8] (1963), Walt Disney Comics Digest #15 (1969), Walt Disney Comics Digest #49 (1974)

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