Initially, it reprinted popular newspaper strips featuring Silly Symphonies, Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck. However, it soon began producing original material, becoming the best-selling comic book in North America during the post-war 1950s with a circulation of over three million.
Throughout its journey, Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories found itself under different publishers, including Dell, Gold Key, Whitman, Gladstone, Gemstone, BOOM!, IDW, and even an in-house Disney Comics company.
Remarkably, the comic maintained its original continuous numbering, a testament to its enduring legacy. The first comic in Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #1 featured Donald Duck. And so far over 750 issues have been printed.
As The Beano and Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories continue to charm readers of all ages, their timeless appeal remains a testament to the power of laughter, joy, and imagination that comic books can bring to our lives. Both comics hold a special place in the hearts of fans, evoking nostalgia and delight with every turn of the page.
