1950 Mickey Mouse's Surprise Visit No. 268 - Good Condition, Some Visible Wear See Photos ... Includes FREE SHIPPING. Note the global comic book market is projected to reach $27 billion by 2033. This represents a steady 6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
Four Color #268, titled "Walt Disney Presents Mickey Mouse's Surprise Visitor," was published by Dell Comics in March 1950. This Golden Age comic features cover art by Dan Gormley and includes a main story originally printed in the Mickey Mouse newspaper strips from January to April 1940. In the story, Mickey receives an unexpected visit from Thursday, the brother of Friday—a native Mickey had befriended during an African adventure. Thursday arrives to receive an American education but, unfamiliar with local customs, inadvertently causes a series of humorous mishaps. The tale, scripted by Merrill De Maris and Floyd Gottfredson with pencils by Gottfredson and inks by Ted Thwaites and Bill Wright, showcases the classic Disney humor and storytelling of the era. The comic also includes a Pluto solo story, "Pluto the Pointer," written by Hubie Karp and illustrated by Bob Grant. As a collectible, Four Color #268 holds historical significance, reflecting mid-20th-century American pop culture and the enduring appeal of Mickey Mouse.
