Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #12 (252)
In "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.
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Showing great deductive skills when it comes to solving mysteries and "who-dun-its" in books and on TV, Donald decides to become a private eye. His first case is to protect a valuable hypnotic opal from being swiped at an outdoor ceremony held to present the opal to a visiting king.
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