Carl Barks and the Disney Comic Book: Unmasking the Myth of Modernity #[nn]

This critical study examines the work of Carl Barks, the legendary Disney comic book artist and writer best known for his Donald Duck stories. Published by University Press of Mississippi as part of the Great Comics Artists Series, the book analyzes Barks's narratives and artwork through the lens of modernity, challenging common perceptions of his comics as mere children's entertainment. It explores how Barks's stories engaged with themes of industrialization, consumerism, and social change, offering a scholarly reassessment of his place in comic art history.