Publisher: Dell
Cover Date: February 1940
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Al Taliaferro
Penciller: Tom Wood
Cover Artist: Tom Wood
First Appearance: Donald Duck (in a standard size comic book)
Four Color (1939) #4 Value FAQ
How much is Four Color (1939) #4 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $45,000.00; lower grades range from ~$4,500.00 (Good) to ~$31,500.00 (Very Fine).
Is Four Color (1939) #4 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Donald Duck (in a standard size comic book).
Who created Four Color (1939) #4?
Four Color (1939) #4 was written by Al Taliaferro, pencilled by Tom Wood, with a cover by Tom Wood.
When was Four Color (1939) #4 published?
Dell published it with a February 1940 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Four Color (1939) #4 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $45,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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