Uncle Scrooge #219 – Don Rosa’s First Published Comics Work – VF/NM – 1987 (Gladstone)

📌 Condition Note: Clean VF/NM copy with strong cover color, sharp edges, and only light surface/handling wear visible. Excellent presentation for a 1980s Gladstone book. See photos for full condition.

📖 Comic Details:
A major milestone in Disney comics history — the first published comic work by Don Rosa, debuting with the classic adventure “The Son of the Sun.” Features Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, the nephews, and Flintheart Glomgold in a richly illustrated treasure-hunting escapade.

🖌 Stories & Credits:
“The Son of the Sun” — Script & Art by Don Rosa
“A Taxing Effort” — Script by Bob Foster, Art by Frank Smith
“Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man” — Text Feature by Geoffrey Blum with art by Don Rosa
Publisher: Gladstone
Release Date: July 1987
36 pages • Full color • Cover price $0.95
Comes bagged and boarded

✨ Key Features / Reason to Buy:

• First published comic by Don Rosa

• Harvey Award–nominated issue

• Classic 80s Gladstone Scrooge adventure

• Highly sought-after key for Disney collectors

• Strong display appeal with bold Rosa cover art

💎 Collectible Appeal:
A cornerstone Don Rosa key issue—one of the most collectible Uncle Scrooge books of the era and a must-have for serious Disney or Gladstone collection builders.