Four Color (1942 series) (Dell) #203 - Walt Disney's Donald Duck in The Golden Christmas Tree

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Number 203 203
Title
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Indicia Publisher Dell Publishing Co. Inc. Dell Publishing Co. Inc.
Indicia Publisher Not Printed Printed Printed
Brand A Dell Comic A Dell Comic
No Brand No No
Publication Date December 1948 December 1948
Year On Sale None None
Month On Sale None None
Day On Sale None None
On Sale Date Uncertain No No
Key Date 1948-02-03 1948-02-03
Indicia Frequency
No Indicia Frequency No No
Price 0.10 USD 0.10 USD
Page Count 36 (note: total sum of story page counts is 36) 36 (note: total sum of story page counts is 36)
Page Count Uncertain No No
Editing Eleanor Packer (managing editor); Alice Nielson Cobb (story editor); Tom McKimson (art director) Eleanor Packer (managing editor); Alice Nielson Cobb (story editor); Tom McKimson (art director)
No Editing
Indicia Printer
No Indicia Printer No No
Rating
No Rating False False
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. 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.
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0. The Golden Christmas Tree (Donald Duck) cover, 1p [S P I C L E]

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Sequence Number 0 0
Title The Golden Christmas Tree The Golden Christmas Tree
Unofficial Title? No No
First Line
Type cover cover
Feature Donald Duck Donald Duck
Feature Object
Feature Logo
Genre funny animals funny animals
Job Number
Page Count 1 1
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script
No Script X X
Pencils Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Pencils
Inks Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Inks
Colors ? (Western Publishing Production Shop) ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
No Colors
Letters ? ?
No Letters
Editing
No Editing X X
Characters Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Universe
Synopsis
Reprint Notes
  • in Walt Disney's Christmas Parade (Gold Key, 1963 series) #4 (January 1966)
  • in Carl Barks Library (Another Rainbow, 1983 series) #1 (July 1984)
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures (Disney, 1990 series) #21 (February 1992) [mirrored]
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Fantagraphics, 2011 series) #[1] - Lost in the Andes
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Fantagraphics, 2011 series) #[1] - Lost in the Andes
Notes Art submitted on July 29, 1948. Art submitted on July 29, 1948.
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1. [Jumping to Conclusions] (Donald Duck) comic story, 1p [S P I C L E]

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Sequence Number 1 1
Title Jumping to Conclusions Jumping to Conclusions
Unofficial Title? Yes Yes
First Line
Type comic story comic story
Feature Donald Duck Donald Duck
Feature Object
Feature Logo
Genre funny animals funny animals
Job Number
Page Count 1 1
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Script
Pencils Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Pencils
Inks Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Inks
Colors ? (Western Publishing Production Shop) ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
No Colors
Letters Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Letters
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No Editing X X
Characters Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
Universe
Synopsis Donald returns the nephews' presents when they fail to do their chores. Donald returns the nephews' presents when they fail to do their chores.
Reprint Notes
  • in Walt Disney's Christmas Parade (Gold Key, 1963 series) #4 (January 1966)
  • in Carl Barks Library (Another Rainbow, 1983 series) #1 (July 1984)
  • in Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures in Color (Gladstone, 1994 series) #25 (January 1996)
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Fantagraphics, 2011 series) #[1] - Lost in the Andes
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Fantagraphics, 2011 series) #[1] - Lost in the Andes
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). 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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2. The Golden Christmas Tree (Donald Duck) comic story, 20p [S P I C L E]

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Sequence Number 2 2
Title The Golden Christmas Tree The Golden Christmas Tree
Unofficial Title? No No
First Line
Type comic story comic story
Feature Donald Duck Donald Duck
Feature Object
Feature Logo
Genre funny animals funny animals
Job Number
Page Count 20 20
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script Carl Barks; ? (last page) Carl Barks; ? (last page)
No Script
Pencils Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Pencils
Inks Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Inks
Colors ? (Western Publishing Production Shop) ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
No Colors
Letters Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Letters
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No Editing X X
Characters Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie; Wicked Witch Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie; Wicked Witch
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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. 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.
Reprint Notes
  • in Walt Disney's Christmas Parade (Gold Key, 1963 series) #4 (January 1966)
  • in Carl Barks Library (Another Rainbow, 1983 series) #1 (July 1984)
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures (Disney, 1990 series) #21 (February 1992)
  • in Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures in Color (Gladstone, 1994 series) #9 (September 1994)
  • in Walt Disney's Christmas Parade (Gemstone, 2003 series) #3 (November 2005)
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Fantagraphics, 2011 series) #[1] - Lost in the Andes
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Fantagraphics, 2011 series) #[1] - Lost in the Andes
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). 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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3. Special Delivery (Mickey Mouse and Goofy) comic story, 12p [S P I C L E]

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Sequence Number 3 3
Title Special Delivery Special Delivery
Unofficial Title? No No
First Line
Type comic story comic story
Feature Mickey Mouse and Goofy Mickey Mouse and Goofy
Feature Object
Feature Logo
Genre funny animals funny animals
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Page Count 12 12
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script Bill Wright Bill Wright
No Script
Pencils Bill Wright Bill Wright
No Pencils
Inks Bill Wright Bill Wright
No Inks
Colors ? (Western Publishing Production Shop) ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
No Colors
Letters Bill Wright Bill Wright
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Characters Mickey Mouse; Goofy; Santa Claus Mickey Mouse; Goofy; Santa Claus
Universe
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. 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.
Reprint Notes
  • in Walt Disney's Christmas Parade (Gold Key, 1963 series) #4 (January 1966)
  • in Walt Disney's Christmas Treasury (Abbeville Press, 1978 series) #nn (1978)
  • in Mickey Mouse Comics Digest (Gladstone, 1986 series) #2 (March 1987)
Notes Script credit for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007). Script credit for this sequence from Alberto Becattini (May 14, 2007).
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4. [The True Test] (Donald Duck) comic story, 1p [S P I C L E]

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Sequence Number 4 4
Title The True Test The True Test
Unofficial Title? Yes Yes
First Line
Type comic story comic story
Feature Donald Duck Donald Duck
Feature Object
Feature Logo
Genre funny animals funny animals
Job Number
Page Count 1 1
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Script
Pencils Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Pencils
Inks Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Inks
Colors ? (Western Publishing Production Shop) ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
No Colors
Letters Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Letters
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No Editing X X
Characters Donald Duck Donald Duck
Universe
Synopsis Donald tests toys to see how sturdy they are. Donald tests toys to see how sturdy they are.
Reprint Notes
  • in Walt Disney's Christmas Parade (Gold Key, 1963 series) #4 (January 1966)
  • in Carl Barks Library (Another Rainbow, 1983 series) #1 (July 1984)
  • in Walt Disney's Christmas Parade (Gladstone, 1988 series) #2 (Winter 1989)
  • in Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures in Color (Gladstone, 1994 series) #25 (January 1996)
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Fantagraphics, 2011 series) #[1] - Lost in the Andes
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Fantagraphics, 2011 series) #[1] - Lost in the Andes
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). 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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5. [Ornaments on the Way] (Donald Duck) comic story, 1p [S P I C L E]

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Sequence Number 5 5
Title Ornaments on the Way Ornaments on the Way
Unofficial Title? Yes Yes
First Line
Type comic story comic story
Feature Donald Duck Donald Duck
Feature Object
Feature Logo
Genre funny animals funny animals
Job Number
Page Count 1 1
Page Count Uncertain No No
Script Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Script
Pencils Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Pencils
Inks Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Inks
Colors ? (Western Publishing Production Shop) ? (Western Publishing Production Shop)
No Colors
Letters Carl Barks Carl Barks
No Letters
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No Editing X X
Characters Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie Donald Duck; Huey; Dewey; Louie
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Synopsis Donald acquires some unusual decorations for his Christmas tree. Donald acquires some unusual decorations for his Christmas tree.
Reprint Notes
  • in Walt Disney's Christmas Parade (Gold Key, 1963 series) #4 (January 1966)
  • in Carl Barks Library (Another Rainbow, 1983 series) #1 (July 1984)
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures (Disney, 1990 series) #33 (February 1993)
  • in Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures in Color (Gladstone, 1994 series) #25 (January 1996)
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Fantagraphics, 2011 series) #[1] - Lost in the Andes
  • in Walt Disney's Donald Duck (Fantagraphics, 2011 series) #[1] - Lost in the Andes
Notes Back cover. Art submitted on July 22, 1948. Synopsis by Michael Barrier from "Carl Barks and the Art of the Comic Book" (1982). 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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