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Daffy Duck#145
Cover: Joe Messerli

Daffy Duck #145

Mar 1984 · Western · 0.60 USD
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In "Pond, Sweet Pond," Daffy Duck stumbles upon a mysterious growth formula when a drum labeled "Chemical X-13" tumbles into his pond, turning the local wildlife—and himself—into giant-sized versions of their former selves. Written by Vic Lockman and illustrated by Joe Messerli, this 1984 Western Publishing classic sees Daffy testing his newfound size in the rougher corners of town, with hilarious (and temporary) results. The cover, also by Messerli, captures the moment of chaotic transformation with bold, energetic lines.

Contains 7 stories
Pond, Sweet Pond
7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Daffy DuckCicero PigCicero's friendElmer Fuddchemistgrocerrobbervarious shady charactersbig tough guy

In "Pond, Sweet Pond," Daffy Duck stumbles upon a bizarre turn of events when a mysterious growth formula, Chemical X-13, spills into his pond, swelling the local wildlife—and himself—into towering sizes. With his new bulk, Daffy ventures into the rough part of town, eager to flex his newfound might, but his confidence is put to the test in ways he didn’t expect.

The Banana Bandit
7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Detective-Mystery
Daffy Duck (as detective Armchair Daffy)sewer-hiding crookSecond Story Stokesholdup victimbanana-eating robber

In "The Banana Bandit," Detective Armchair Daffy dives into a puzzling case with a twist as unexpected as a banana peel underfoot—his suspect’s only clues are a few bills, a jingle of keys, and a half-eaten banana. The mystery unfolds in a world where animals solve crimes with flair, and every clue leads deeper into a case that’s as sticky as it is strange.

King on a Fling
4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Daffy DuckElmer FuddKing QuackyKing Quacky's guards and attendantsCount CrowCount Crow's minions

In "King on a Fling," a storm-swept Daffy Duck crash-lands in the faraway duck kingdom of Duckvia, where the bored King Quacky swaps lives with him in a royal case of mistaken identity. Even as king, Daffy finds the royal life too much of a feather in the cap and flees his gilded cage—only to stumble into the clutches of his old nemesis, Count Crow.

Daffy and the Fox Fixer
5 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Daffy DuckTubby (gray duck)other panicked gray ducksfox

In "Daffy and the Fox Fixer," Daffy Duck stumbles upon a surprising new trick in the fox’s playbook—hypnosis—and quickly finds himself outmatched when he tries to use it against the cunning animal. With a clever twist involving a mirror and a well-placed illusion, Daffy turns the tables, tricking the fox into believing he’s a June bug and terrified of ducks.

On Stage
4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Western-Frontier
Daffy Duck (as Tin Pan Daffy)Lightning (Daffy's burro)kid with bean shootervarious western townspeoplesheriffDart Boord (stagecoach robber)other bandits
Spring Has Spring
4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Detective-Mystery
Daffy Duck (as detective Armchair Daffy)Mr. McBuckbutlervarious party guestssecurity guardSteelheart (security guard's dog)diamond thief
I'm Fallin' Over... A Four-Leaf Clover...
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Daffy Duck

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Raw (VF) $4
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $65*
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 8.5 none in existence
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CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

artist, inker Joe Messerli
letterer Larry Mayer
cover pencils, inks Joe Messerli

Reprints

↩ Reprints Daffy #4 (1956), Daffy #17 (1959), Bugs Bunny #104 (1966)

Reprinted in Bugs Bunny Special #4 (1985)

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