The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library #[21]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects Carl Barks' classic Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge stories centered around Christmas, including the iconic 'Christmas in Duckburg' and other holiday-themed tales from the 1940s through the 1960s. Part of Fantagraphics' ongoing Complete Carl Barks Disney Library series, it presents these timeless adventures in restored color with the original comic book covers and extensive notes on Barks' creative process.
When Donald lets his nephews choose their own Christmas present—a giant Ferris wheel—the group sets off to Canada to help Uncle Scrooge retrieve the massive 100-foot Christmas tree he’s bought for Duckburg’s town square. The mission takes a twist when Ollie Eiderduck, determined to win a bet against Scrooge, sends the Beagle Boys to sabotage the tree’s journey.
When spring arrives, Donald Duck is eager to cast his line, but his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie are equally excited to launch their kites—leading to a series of chaotic tangles and comedic collisions as their plans repeatedly cross paths.
Donald Duck’s dedication to his volunteer fire duties keeps him from spending time with Daisy Duck—until Gladstone Gander sees his chance to swoop in and win her affection. With Huey, Dewey, and Louie caught in the chaos, and Chief Feathergoose overseeing the mayhem, romance and flames burn hotter than ever.
In "Jungle Hi-jinks," the mischievous nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie take on the role of amateur filmmakers after snagging one of Gyro Gearloose’s discarded cameras, landing a gig with a travel film company for an African expedition—much to Donald Duck’s dismay, as he’s roped in as the reluctant bus boy. With chaos and slapstick unfolding at every turn, the trio’s antics behind the lens turn the jungle into a whirlwind of accidental mayhem.
When Scrooge visits Grandma Duck’s farm to score a bargain on produce, he’s quick to fake an accident to stretch his stay—especially when he smells her famous cooking. But his scheme starts to unravel when he spots a hen in peril from a chicken hawk, forcing him to choose between his plan and doing the right thing.
In "The Weather Watchers," Grandma Duck’s farm gets a new mechanical weather-vane from Gyro Gearloose, but when her goat starts messing with it, the device begins predicting wild and wobbly weather—leaving Donald, Daisy, and the nephews scrambling to figure out what’s really going on.
When Huey, Dewey, and Louie lose their horse, they hastily ride off on a flock of sheep—only to find the entire herd following them. Trapped in a gully with their woolly escapees, the boys are startled by the sudden arrival of the Big Bad Wolf, who’s not quite what he seems. Grandma Duck and Gus Goose watch from afar, unsure whether to intervene or let the chaos unfold.
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