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Cover: Paul Murry

Disney Masters #3

Sep 2018 · Fantagraphics · 29.99 USD
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This volume from Fantagraphics' Disney Masters series collects classic Mickey Mouse newspaper strips and comic book stories by artist Paul Murry, featuring the titular mystery 'The Case of the Vanishing Bandit' alongside other adventures. Murry's clean, expressive style brings Mickey and his friends through a series of lighthearted capers and puzzles typical of mid-20th-century Disney comics.

In "The Last Resort, Chapter One," Mickey and Goofy take on a seemingly simple job: transporting Grandma Duck and her vintage automobile by train to a remote mountain estate—only to find their journey increasingly complicated by mysterious obstacles and a sense that someone doesn’t want Grandma to arrive. Written by Carl Fallberg and brought to life with dynamic art by Paul Murry, this story blends classic Disney charm with a touch of suspense, all rendered in vivid colors by Gary Leach. The cover, also by Paul Murry, captures the adventure’s playful yet tense tone.

Contains 21 stories
The Last Resort, Chapter One
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Detective-Mystery
Mickey MouseGoofy

In "The Last Resort, Chapter One," Goofy and Mickey check into a weathered lakeside inn, hoping for a quiet getaway—until Mickey starts noticing strange glances and a shadowy figure who seems determined to see them leave. With the air thick with secrets and the inn itself whispering old tales, the duo finds themselves drawn into a mystery that’s already been waiting for them.

The Last Resort, Chapter Two
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Detective-Mystery
Mickey MouseGoofy
The Last Resort, Chapter Three
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Detective-Mystery
Mickey MouseGoofy
The Lens Hunters, Chapter One
6 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofy

In *The Lens Hunters, Chapter One*, Mickey and Goofy set out to film a nature documentary in the wilds of Bathrobi, Africa, accompanied by their eccentric guide, "Bring-em-Back Dead" Klutch. As the duo captures the region’s vibrant wildlife, they begin to suspect that Klutch has a hidden agenda behind his expert knowledge of the terrain.

The Lens Hunters, Chapter Two
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyKlutch
The Lens Hunters, Chapter Three
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyKlutchUncle Grubley
The Case of the Vanishing Bandit, Chapter One
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Detective-Mystery
Mickey MouseGoofyClyde ColeheaverChief O'HaraThe Great Hammo

In "The Case of the Vanishing Bandit, Chapter One," Mickey and Goofy are pulled into a mystery when a string of thefts strikes each town the traveling Coleheaver's Circus visits. With Chief O'Hara stumped, the duo joins the circus cast to track down the elusive thief behind the heists—disguised among the performers, but always one step ahead.

The Case of the Vanishing Bandit, Chapter Two
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Detective-Mystery
Mickey MouseGoofyThe Great HammoClyde Coleheaver
The Case of the Vanishing Bandit, Chapter Three
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Detective-Mystery
Mickey MouseGoofyThe Great HammoClyde ColeheaverChief O'Hara
The Mysterious Crystal Ball, Chapter One
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseMinnie MouseShamrock BonesChief O'Hara
The Mysterious Crystal Ball, Chapter Two
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseShamrock BonesChief O'Hara
The Mysterious Crystal Ball, Chapter Three
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseShamrock BonesChief O'Hara
The Lost Legion, Chapter One
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyBlack Pete [as Black Pierre]Mortimer FieldmouseFerdinand Fieldmouse
The Lost Legion, Chapter Two
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyBlack Pete [as Black Pierre]The Sultan of Bakdhor
The Lost Legion, Chapter Three
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyBlack Pete [as Black Pierre]The Sultan of BakdhorMortimer FieldmouseFerdinand Fieldmouse
The Magic Rope, Chapter One
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyDr. ZorchSlick
The Magic Rope, Chapter Two
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyDr. ZorchSlick

In "The Magic Rope, Chapter Two," Goofy stumbles into an unexpected adventure when he accidentally bids on an ancient Oriental rope at an auction. With a twist of fate and a splash of magic, the rope whiskers Mickey and Goofy away on a wild journey to India, where every step holds a new mystery.

The Magic Rope, Chapter Three
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyDr. ZorchSlickChief O'Hara

In "The Magic Rope, Chapter Three," Mickey and Goofy are swept into an adventure across the Indian countryside after activating a mysterious Oriental rope, only to find themselves on the run from two determined strangers who know the rope’s true power and will stop at nothing to claim it.

Ridin' the Rails, Chapter One
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyGrandma Duck

Mickey and Goofy take on a seemingly simple job in "Ridin' the Rails, Chapter One," hauling Grandma Duck’s prized antique auto by train to a remote mountain estate—only to find the journey is anything but ordinary. With a mysterious force working to stop them at every turn, the duo must keep Grandma’s prized possession safe and her spirits high, all while navigating a ride full of unexpected twists.

Ridin' the Rails, Chapter Two
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyGrandma Duck

In "Ridin' the Rails, Chapter Two," Mickey and Goofy face another rough stretch on the Tankburg, Cinder City and Pacific railroad, where dwindling business has them running on fumes. Just as hope returns with Grandma Duck reopening the Cinder City mine, a fresh wave of misfortune strikes the tracks—right when they’re most needed.

Ridin' the Rails, Chapter Three
8 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mickey MouseGoofyGrandma Duck

In "Ridin' the Rails, Chapter Three," Mickey and Goofy keep the old locomotive running, but when word spreads that someone’s taken over the abandoned gold mine, and shadowy figures show up with a strange interest in the train’s journey, their routine maintenance takes a sudden, suspenseful turn.

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Full credits

artist, inker, letterer Paul Murry
colorist Gary Leach
cover pencils, inks Paul Murry

Reprints

↩ Reprints Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #8 (152) (1953), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #9 (153) (1953), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #10 (154) (1953), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #2 (158) (1953), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #3 (159) (1953), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #4 (160) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #5 (161) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #6 (162) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #7 (163) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #8 (164) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #9 (165) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #10 (166) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #11 (167) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #12 (168) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #1 (169) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #2 (170) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #3 (171) (1954), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #4 (172) (1955), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #5 (173) (1955), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #6 (174) (1955), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #7 (175) (1955)

Reprinted in Disney Masters #7 (2019), Disney Masters #13 (2020), Disney Masters #15 (2021)

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