Walt Disney's - Uncle Scrooge No. 329 (2004)

Walt Disney's - Uncle Scrooge No. 329 (2004) — Store-Unread Copy

A store-unread copy of Uncle Scrooge #329, published by Gemstone. This issue features Don Rosa's "The Dream of a Lifetime" — one of two Rosa stories subsequently banned by Disney, making original copies increasingly sought-after in the collector's market.

• Language: English
• Artists: Susan Daigle-Leach, Janice Miller, Terry Letterman, Barry Grossman, Russ Miller, Scott Rockwell, Gary Leach, Don Rosa, Vicar, Marsal, Manrique, Daniel Branca, John Babcock, John Clark, Wilie Schubert, Susie Lee, Todd Klein
• Writers: Paul Halas, Karl Karhonen, Per Hedman, Don Rosa, Lars Jensen
• Editor: Leonard Clark
• Publisher: Gemstone
• Publication Date: April 30, 2004
• Page Count: 68 pages
• Cover Price: $6.95 USD
• Condition: Excellent — Store Unread

Why This Issue Matters to Collectors

Disney's decision to ban two of Don Rosa's Uncle Scrooge stories — The Richest Duck in the World (Uncle Scrooge #295) and The Dream of a Lifetime (Uncle Scrooge #329) — has had a significant impact on their value in the collector's market. Both stories feature the controversial character Bombie the Zombie and have been pulled from all future reprints and collections, causing a noticeable spike in demand for original issues.

On platforms like eBay, single copies of Uncle Scrooge #295 have sold for between $100–$150 USD, with some listings reaching as high as $799 USD. Uncle Scrooge #329 has sold for around $129 USD.

Disney officially communicated the ban to Rosa on February 14, 2023, citing its ongoing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Rosa responded publicly on Facebook's "The Official Don Rosa Group," expressing confusion and raising questions about whether other stories — including chapters of his celebrated Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck saga — could also be affected.

For collectors, this is a rare opportunity to own an original, store-unread copy of one of the most talked-about banned comics in recent memory.