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Issue: Four Color #203
Publication Date: December 1948
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Issues: #203 of 1331 Issues (1412 Printings)
Title: Walt Disney's Donald Duck in The Golden Christmas Tree
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagDell
Brand: A Dell ComicView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Dell Publishing Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/29/1948
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 6 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Eleanor Packer (managing editor); Alice Nielson Cobb (story editor); Tom McKimson (art director)
Disclose Notes: Indicia title is "Walt Disney's DONALD DUCK in THE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS TREE, No. 203." Code number is W.D.O.S. #203-4812. Copyright 1948 by Walt Disney Productions. Credits for this issue based upon Alberto Becattini's "Disney Index - Dell Comic Books" Vols. 1 and 2 (Italy, 1992 and 1994). Can also be considered as Donald Duck #6.

The on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing.
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Disclose Format
Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In41
Disclose Reprinted From0
There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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The Golden Christmas Tree

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Carl Barks
Inker(s): Carl Barks
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Donald Duck
Character(s): Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagWalt Disney's One Shot #14 published ?
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Christmas Parade #4 published January 1966
as The Golden Christmas Tree [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagThe Carl Barks Library #1 published July 1984
as The Golden Christmas tree [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures #21 [Direct] published February 1992
as The Golden Christmas tree [Illustration on Cover, Front]mirrored
In Content Item: FlagO Melhor da Disney: As Obras Completas de Carl Barks #11 published May 2005
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Carl Barks Disney Library #[7] published January 2011
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBilag til Donald Duck & Co #51-52/2014 published December 2014
as Du gylne, glitrende tre [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Art submitted on July 29, 1948.
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Jumping to Conclusions

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Barks
Penciller(s): Carl Barks
Inker(s): Carl Barks
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Carl Barks
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Donald Duck
Character(s): Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Synopsis: Donald returns the nephews' presents when they fail to do their chores.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDonald Duck & Co #52/1960 published December 1960
as Tenk før du handler! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagKalle Anka & C:o #2/1961 published January 1961
as Förhastade slutsatser [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Christmas Parade #4 published January 1966
as Jumping to Conclusions [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Carl Barks Library #1 published July 1984
as Jumping to Conclusions [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDonald Duck & Co #51/1991 published December 1991
as Tenk før du handler! [Story on Interior Page(s)]2. translation
In Content Item: FlagCarl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures in Color #25 published January 1996
as Jumping to Conclusion [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagO Melhor da Disney: As Obras Completas de Carl Barks #10 published April 2005
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Carl Barks Disney Library #[7] published January 2011
as Jumping to Conclusions [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover; black, red, and white. Art submitted July 22, 1948. Synopsis by Michael Barrier from "Carl Barks and the Art of the Comic Book" (1982).
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The Golden Christmas Tree

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Barks; ? (last page)
Penciller(s): Carl Barks
Inker(s): Carl Barks
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Carl Barks
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Donald Duck
Character(s): Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie; Wicked Witch
Synopsis: The nephews, disappointed in their wish for a golden Christmas tree, are lured into a trap by a witch who plans to use their tears in a magic potion that will destroy all the Christmas trees on earth.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Christmas Parade #4 published January 1966
as The Golden Christmas Tree [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Carl Barks Library #1 published July 1984
as The Golden Christmas Tree [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's julalbum #1 published January 1986
as Den gyllene julgranen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDonald Duck Julealbum #[1986] [unnamed variant] published July 1986
as Du gylne, glitrende tre [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures #21 [Direct] published February 1992
as The Golden Christmas Tree [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagCarl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures in Color #9 published September 1994
as The Golden Christmas Tree [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagO Melhor da Disney: As Obras Completas de Carl Barks #11 published May 2005
as A Árvore de Natal Dourada [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Christmas Parade #3 published November 2005
as The Golden Christmas Tree [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Carl Barks Disney Library #[7] published January 2011
as The Golden Christmas Tree [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Art submitted June 30, 1948. Dialogue in panels two, three, four, and five of the last page of the story was changed by Barks' editors. Synopsis by Michael Barrier from "Carl Barks and the Art of the Comic Book" (1982).
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Special Delivery

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Wright
Penciller(s): Bill Wright
Inker(s): Bill Wright
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Bill Wright
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Mickey Mouse and Goofy
Character(s): Mickey Mouse; Goofy; Santa Claus
Synopsis: Santa sprains his ankle when he visits Mickey's house on Christmas Eve. Mickey and Goofy deliver the presents on the few remaining stops on Santa's list, but not without a number of accidents.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Christmas Parade #4 published January 1966
as Special Delivery [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Christmas Treasury #[nn] published January 1978
as Special Delivery [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Mickey Mouse Comics Digest #2 published March 1987
as Special Delivery [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Script credit for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
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The True Test

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Barks
Penciller(s): Carl Barks
Inker(s): Carl Barks
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Carl Barks
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Donald Duck
Character(s): Donald Duck
Synopsis: Donald tests toys to see how sturdy they are.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Christmas Parade #4 published January 1966
as The True Test [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDisney's Godbiter #28 published July 1980
as Riktige leker [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Carl Barks Library #1 published July 1984
as The True Test [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Christmas Parade #2 [unnamed variant] published January 1989
as The True Test [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagCarl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures in Color #25 published January 1996
as The True Test [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagO Melhor da Disney: As Obras Completas de Carl Barks #10 published April 2005
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Carl Barks Disney Library #[7] published January 2011
as The True Test [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover; black, red, and white. Art submitted July 22, 1948. Synopsis by Michael Barrier from "Carl Barks and the Art of the Comic Book" (1982).
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Ornaments on the Way

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Carl Barks
Penciller(s): Carl Barks
Inker(s): Carl Barks
Colorist(s): ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
Letterer(s): Carl Barks
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Donald Duck
Character(s): Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Synopsis: Donald acquires some unusual decorations for his Christmas tree.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Christmas Parade #4 published January 1966
as Ornaments on the Way [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Carl Barks Library #1 published July 1984
as Ornaments on the Way [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDonald Duck & Co #52/1991 published December 1991
as Så ble det jul allikevel... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWalt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures #33 [Direct] published February 1993
as Ornamentally Yours [Ornaments on the Way] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagCarl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures in Color #25 published January 1996
as Ornaments on the Way [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagO Melhor da Disney: As Obras Completas de Carl Barks #10 published April 2005
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Carl Barks Disney Library #[7] published January 2011
as Ornaments on the Way [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Art submitted on July 22, 1948. Synopsis by Michael Barrier from "Carl Barks and the Art of the Comic Book" (1982).

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