Max

Seventy-two appearances across nearly seven decades is a testament to staying power, and Max — who made their debut in 1955 courtesy of creator Phil De Lara — has quietly earned a cozy corner in the long, beloved world of Donald Duck comics. Published by Geïllustreerde Pers, this character emerged in the Golden Age and has kept remarkable company over the years, sharing pages with Donald Duck himself, the irrepressible Pluto, and the beloved trio of Kwek, Kwik, and Kwak. With at least one collector-recognized key issue to their name and a publishing history stretching all the way to 2023, Max is the kind of background gem that rewards the dedicated reader who loves to dig deeper into the rich, sprawling universe of classic funny-animal comics.