Walt Disney Comics Digest #35

In "The Jinxed Jalopy Race," Duckburg's most chaotic auto showdown kicks off when Donald Duck and Gladstone Gander are the only ones to actually start the race to win a dance with Queen Daisy at the Mistletoe Ball. With chaos, mishaps, and a surprising court sentence for littering on Donald’s part, the race takes a wild turn—only for Daisy to join him in the end, proving that even the jinxed jalopy has its moments.

Gyro Gearloose finds himself in a playful rivalry with his new neighbor, an unnamed inventor, as their backyard gardens spiral into increasingly elaborate displays of horticultural flair. When Gyro’s assistant steps in to end the escalating competition, the two inventors are reluctantly steered toward a surprising solution—reading a book on mending fences, one that promises peace over petals.

When Super Goof seeks advice from a mysterious fortune teller, he unknowingly crosses paths with Emil Eagle in disguise—using the guise of a crystal ball to plot a crime. With his usual mix of bumbling charm and surprising instinct, Super Goof uncovers the ruse in a way only he could, turning the tables on the scheme before it can unfold.

In "Comic Opera," Mickey Mouse finds himself backstage at an elaborate opera production, juggling rehearsals and stagecraft with his usual charm. When a crook sneaks Pluto into the theater to cause chaos, the dog’s antics take the spotlight—much to everyone’s surprise, including the thief’s. With the Van Giltbilts and Mr. Plotkin caught in the whirlwind, it’s up to Mickey to keep the show—and the plot—on track.

Mickey and Goofy take on a high-speed chase through the Everglades when the police enlist their help to catch Black Pete, with Goofy at the wheel of a jet-powered boat that’s as unpredictable as it is fast. Despite the chaos of the ride and Morty and Ferdie’s usual antics, the duo stays focused on the mission—until Black Pete’s next move throws everything into motion.

Mickey and Goofy land a gig moving a piano, but Goofy’s usual mix-up with the address sends them on a wild, piano-filled chase across town—back and forth, up and down, even ending with a brand-new instrument. With Morty and Ferdie watching the chaos unfold, the duo’s bumbling efforts turn a simple job into a symphony of slapstick.

When Gladstone Gander’s uncanny knack for finding water leads Uncle Scrooge to invest in a desert property, the duo soon discovers that even the luckiest of fortunes can run dry—especially when a mysterious illness strikes and a visit from Mr. Weeble’s doctor adds a new twist to their already rocky adventure.

April, May, and June find themselves on the run after accidentally pocketing a mysterious museum artifact while buying apples from a fruit vendor. Now wanted by a police officer and racing against time, the trio must unravel how the ancient item ended up in their fruit bag before they’re caught.

When Don Diego faces losing his chapel bell to Sgt. Garcia over unpaid taxes, he turns to his signature wit and daring to outsmart the sergeant. With Bernardo’s help, Zorro stages a clever ruse, whispering rumors of an enchanted bell that only rings for the innocent—leaving Sgt. Garcia and his lancers questioning their own judgment.

Chip and Dale, ever the playful tricksters, stage a mock capture game that takes an unexpected turn when they come across a bear cub in trouble at a waterfall. The mama bear, touched by their bravery, joins in their game to make them look heroic in front of their friends.