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Cover: Carl Barks

Mobil Disney Comics #17

Jan 1964 · Mobil Oil Australia · 0.00 FREE
“Firefighter Flop”

In "Firefighter Flop," Donald Duck’s overzealous but wildly unskilled attempts to serve as a volunteer firefighter lead to a series of increasingly absurd demotions—from hose man to squirt man to wet sack man—thanks to his well-meaning but chaotic antics. When the fire station’s own house catches fire, it’s the nephews who step in to save the day, earning their place on the firetruck in a moment of unexpected heroism. Written and illustrated by Carl Barks, this 1964 classic from Mobil Disney Comics #17 features a delightfully chaotic tale of misfire and redemption, with Barks’ distinctive art and lettering bringing the whole mishap to life on every page.

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writer, artist, inker, letterer Carl Barks
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Donald is a volunteer firefighter, but his enthusiasm cannot compensate for his ineptitude. His mistakes result in successive demotions from hose man to squirt man to wet sack man. When their own house catches fire, it is the nephews who save the day and they are rewarded with jobs on the firetruck.

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