Donald Duck

Donald Duck is a temperamental, sailor-suited anthropomorphic duck who first appeared in Mickey Mouse Magazine in 1935. Published by Western Publishing, he became one of comics' most beloved characters, known for his explosive temper and comedic misadventures.

Few comic characters can claim a Platinum Age debut and still be going strong nearly a century later, but Donald Duck — that gloriously hot-headed, sailor-suited everyman — first waddled onto the page in Mickey Mouse Magazine #1 in 1935 and has never really left. With 600 catalogued appearances and 18 key issues to his name, he's one of the most enduring figures in the entire medium, turning up most frequently in Uncle Scrooge and Walt Disney's Comics and Stories alongside the likes of Mickey Mouse, his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and the legendary Uncle Scrooge himself. Whether you're a lifelong collector or just discovering the rich tradition of Disney comics through IDW's beautifully produced editions, Donald's sprawling bibliography is an absolute treasure — proof that a character with genuine heart (and a famously short fuse) can captivate readers across generations.