Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #12 (252)
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Mr. Private Eye," Donald Duck dons a trench coat and fedora to test his detective skills, taking on his first case: guarding a mysterious hypnotic opal during a public ceremony for a visiting king. Written and illustrated by Carl Barks, this 1961 adventure blends classic mystery tropes with Donald’s trademark chaos, all brought to life by Barks’ sharp storytelling and the vibrant production of the Western Publishing Shop. The cover, by Tony Strobl and John Liggera, captures the noir flair of the tale with a stylish, cinematic flair.
When Donald Duck decides to follow his favorite mystery stories and become a private eye, his first case puts him in the middle of a high-stakes heist at an outdoor ceremony in Duckburg—where a priceless hypnotic opal is to be presented to King Notraks of Toolong Sarong. With Huey, Dewey, and Louie at his side, Uncle Scrooge watching nervously, and the Beagle Boys lurking in the shadows, Donald must rely on his book-smart instincts to protect the gem before it vanishes.
Mickey Mouse and Goofy team up with Chief O'Hara to solve a baffling string of robberies where a mysterious daisy perfume turns victims into overly generous givers—handing over cash and jewels without a fight. With the scent of a rare flower leading the way, the trio must track down the source before the next theft strikes.
Donald Duck fumbles to read a street sign while driving, then climbs the pole for a better look—only to be caught off guard by a flying snowball. The sign’s warning about children at play takes on a very literal meaning in this quick, wintery mishap.
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Reprinted in Topolino #319 (1962), Topolino #330 (1962), Le Journal de Mickey #520 (1962), Topolino #344 (1962), Almanacco Topolino #68 (1962), Anders And & Co. #33/1962 (1962), Donald Duck & Co #33/1962 (1962), Kalle Anka & C:o #34/1962 (1962), Le Journal de Mickey #535 (1962), Anders And & Co. #38/1962 (1962), Donald Duck & Co #39/1962 (1962), Donald Duck & Co #42/1962 (1962), Le Journal de Mickey #546 (1962), Donald Duck & Co #2/1963 (1963), Donald Duck & Co #5/1963 (1963), Donald Duck & Co #45/1964 (1964), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #1 (385) (1972), Walt Disney's Comics #323 (1973), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #6 / 462 (1979), Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #2 (1984), Mickey Mouse #218 (1984), The Complete Carl Barks #25 (1987), Vulle Vuojaš #9/1987 (48) (1987), The Carl Barks Library #10 (1990) + 6 more
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