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Cover: Tony Strobl

Four Color #1161

Feb 1961 · Dell · [0.10 USD]
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In "The Whole Herd of Help," Grandma awakens to an unusually quiet farm, only to realize that her spirited young charge, the precocious chick, has gone missing—leaving behind a trail of chaos and gratitude among the local farmers he’s tried to assist. Written by Vic Lockman and brought to life with lively art by Carl Barks, this 1961 classic captures a moment of gentle absurdity and heartfelt mischief, with Tony Strobl’s cover capturing the farm’s unexpected stillness.

Contains 5 stories
The Whole Herd of Help
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Grandma DuckUncle Scrooge McDuckHuey DuckDewey DuckLouie DuckBig Bad Wolf

In "The Whole Herd of Help," Scrooge reluctantly accepts an elephant as a gift, only to find it becomes an unexpected asset on Grandma’s farm—its strength and size turning out to be more valuable than anyone expected. The story follows the unlikely bond between the grumpy duck and the gentle giant, as their partnership brings surprising results to the farmstead.

The Day the Farm Stood Still
6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Grandma DuckGus GooseGyro Gearloose

In "The Day the Farm Stood Still," Grandma wakes to an eerie quiet on the farm, where even the chickens have stopped clucking and the cows stand still—waiting for the return of a mischievous little chick whose well-meaning help has stirred up more trouble than peace. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1961 tale captures a day when the whole farm holds its breath, caught between chaos and calm.

The Training Farm Fuss
7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Grandma DuckGladstone GanderHuey DuckDewey DuckLouie DuckGus Goose
The Reversed Rescue
7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Grandma DuckHuey DuckDewey DuckLouie DuckDonald DuckBeagle Boys

In "The Reversed Rescue," Donald Duck’s helicopter flight to Grandma’s snowbound farm takes a sudden turn when he’s shot down by the Beagle Boys, leaving the family to scramble and save him from the frozen wilderness. With the odds stacked against them, Grandma and her nephews must pull off a daring rescue in the harsh winter landscape.

The Willing Model
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Grandma Duck

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $21
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $795
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $493
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $322
CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $298
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $133
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $102*
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CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $81*
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Full credits

artist, inker Carl Barks
letterer Garé Barks
cover pencils Tony Strobl

Reprints

Reprinted in Donald Ducks Show #[6] (1961), Almanacco Topolino #54 (1961), Almanacco Topolino #56 (1961), Donald Duck & Co #42/1961 (1961), Kalle Anka & C:o #44/1961 (1961), Donald Duck & Co #12/1962 (1962), Donald Duck & Co #13/1962 (1962), Donald Duck & Co #23/1962 (1962), Almanach du Journal de Mickey #1964 (1963), Donald Duck & Co #25/1965 (1965), Le Journal de Mickey #686 (1965), Walt Disney Comics Digest #10 (1969), Walt Disney Comics Digest #19 (1970), Walt Disney Comics Digest #21 (1970), Walt Disney Comics Digest #34 (1972), Kalle Ankas bästisar #23 (1986), Donald Duck Extra #47 (1986), The Complete Carl Barks #24 (1988), Disney's DuckTales #4 (1989), Gladstone Comic Album #13 (1989), The Carl Barks Library #6 (1990), Donald Duck & Co #27/1998 (1998), De beste verhalen van Donald Duck #110 (2002), Barks Library Special - Oma Duck #2 (2004) + 3 more

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