Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #2 (242)

Nov 1960 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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"Balloonatics" is a delightfully quirky adventure from Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #242, spotlighting Goofy on a whimsical quest sparked by a mysterious stone with hieroglyphics. Written by Carl Fallberg and brought to life with energetic art by Paul Murry—pencils, inks, and lettering all by Murry, with color by the Western Publishing Production Shop—this story follows Goofy and Professor Seezal to a remote island, where they encounter a fugitive who’s less interested in ancient statues and more in keeping intruders out. The cover, a vibrant and dynamic scene by Carl Barks, captures the playful spirit of the tale.

Contains 4 stories

Balloonatics

10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Donald DuckHueyDeweyLouieGyro GearlooseGyro's Helper

The Model Dog

6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

ScampLadyDuchess (cat)housemaid (face unseen)strange dogScamp's master (unseen, voice only)

Scamp’s trying to be the model dog—no mischief, no naps in the flowerbeds—just to earn a new doghouse from his master. But Duchess, ever the jealous feline, has a few tricks of her own to keep him from getting his way.

Double Trouble

6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

ChipDaleUnca Oakiemail-squirrelhawkalligator

The Trail to Treasure

8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Mickey MouseGoofyProfessor SeezalNogs (ancient tribe of cave dwellers - flashback)Moops (ancient tribe of cave dwellers - flashback)scowling cophiding fugitive

Goofy stumbles upon a mysterious stone with ancient symbols in his garden, sparking a treasure hunt when Professor Seezal deciphers it as part of a trail leading to a long-lost cache of statues. The journey takes Mickey Mouse and Goofy across wild terrain to a desolate island, where they must navigate both the rugged landscape and an unexpected obstacle: a fugitive hiding from a scowling cop, who’s not about to let them pass easily.