The Complete Carl Barks #22

In Ecuador, Donald Duck is roped into a dangerous rescue mission when his nephews accidentally fall over a cliff while trying to save him—only to all tumble into a rushing river below. With no way to call for help, the trio must navigate treacherous terrain and unpredictable currents, clinging to a makeshift rubber raft as they struggle to find their way back to safety. But as the days pass, the question lingers: who was really watching out for whom?

Uncle Scrooge takes on Flintheart Glomgold in a high-stakes money pile competition, turning a simple bet into a wild race to prove who truly holds the title of the world’s richest duck. With stacks of cash, clever traps, and a few surprise twists, the two rivals go head-to-head in a contest that’s as much about wit as it is about wealth.

In "Archimede Pitagorico e il silenziatore minuscolo," Gyro Gearloose puts his latest invention to the test—a device meant to create a "globe of silence" around the nephews to keep them quiet. But when a fire breaks out in Donald's backyard, the machine accidentally silences everyone nearby, including Donald and Gyro, turning the rescue into a chaotic, wordless scramble.

In "Archimede Pitagorico e la cicogna capricciosa," Scrooge and Gyro enlist the help of a particularly stubborn stork to clear a blocked air vent in the money bin, only to find their efforts repeatedly undone by the bird’s persistent return. The chaos unfolds as the stork’s capricious antics turn a simple cleanup into a whirlwind of mechanical mayhem and misadventure.

In "Archimede Pitagorico e la musica in fattoria," Gyro Gearloose puts his genius to work building a special hi-fi system to keep Grandma's cows content—only to find it sends out unexpectedly loud sound waves when things go awry. The experiment takes a surprising turn when the music starts affecting the farm in ways no one expected.

In "Zio Paperone e il leone nervoso," Daisy Duck arrives at Scrooge McDuck’s money bin to collect a two-cent debt from an overdue book on lion taming—only to discover Scrooge himself trapped inside, tangled in his own scheme to tame a nervous lion for a quick profit.

In "Il ricevimento di Paperino," Daisy receives a glamorous evening gown in the mail, only to find herself unexpectedly invited by Donald to a come-as-you-are party—leading to a delightfully awkward mix-up when she shows up in her usual work clothes. The story captures the charm and humor of a classic Disney moment, with Donald’s well-meaning plans colliding with Daisy’s practical instincts.

Daisy, downcast after believing she’s lost the city’s beauty queen title, seeks solace at Grandma’s farm—only to be unexpectedly crowned farm queen by two wandering judges. Amid the rustic charm of the countryside, her quiet retreat becomes an unlikely celebration of her own worth.

Donald is determined to win the cha cha cha dance contest—especially since the grand prize is a silver bowl he plans to give Daisy as a Christmas gift. But when Scrooge enters the competition with a professional dance partner, Donald’s chances take a surprising turn.

In "Zio Paperone e lo ‘scassatutto’," Scrooge McDuck faces off against the Beagle Boys in a high-stakes showdown when they deploy a massive "Paul Bunyan" machine to break into his Money Bin. With quick thinking, Scrooge outsmarts them by sending his fortune to a remote Idaho forest and hiding it inside trees, turning the wilderness into his own fortress. When the Beagles arrive, they find Scrooge waiting with a machine of his own—ready to defend his wealth on his own terms.