Donald Duck & Co #2/1949

In "Hageslangen," Donald Duck discovers that music can transform even the most unruly youngsters into cultured, harmonious individuals—so he sets out to retrain the boys of the village in the ways of musical mastery. Written by Carl Barks and Helene C. Kløvstad and illustrated by Barks, this 1949 gem from Hjemmet / Egmont features a delightfully quirky premise, with Barks' expressive art bringing the story’s playful tone to life. The cover, by Walt Kelly, captures the whimsy of the tale with its distinctive style.