Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #533

Oct 1988 · Gladstone · 0.95 USD; 1.25 CAD

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In "Tip-Top Topiary," Mickey and Goofy find themselves adrift when Goofy’s tugboat, the Phoebe B. Beebe, hooks onto a scientist’s hidden submarine during a storm. Forced to ride out the tempest, they’re towed to a mysterious island where the foliage seems to have a mind of its own. Written by Carl Fallberg and illustrated by Paul Murry, this whimsical adventure blends nautical mishaps with unexpected botanical surprises, all rendered in Murry’s classic, energetic style. Cover by Paul Murry.

Contains 6 stories

Tip-Top Topiary

10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Pig mayorDonald DuckHueyDeweyLouie

In "Tip-Top Topiary," Donald Duck turns his creative flair to topiary, crafting intricate living sculptures for delighted clients across Duckburg—until the pig mayor commissions him to transform the city’s park into a grand masterpiece. With bold, unorthodox designs, Donald’s genius sparks awe… but not everyone shares his vision, especially when his wild ideas clash with the city’s more traditional tastes.

Thumping with a Purpose

2 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Friend OwlThumper

Hiding the Honey Jar

1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

PigletWinnie the Pooh

Pin-Up (from 1944 Heath Book)

2 pp

Bambi

Roscoe the Robot (Danish title)

4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Gyro GearlooseGyro's HelperRoscoe the Robot

The Sunken City

8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

GoofyMickey MouseBlack Pete [Peg-leg Pete]ScuttleCaptain Grapple

When Mickey and Goofy’s sea cruise takes an unexpected turn, Goofy’s tugboat, the Phoebe B. Beebe, ends up snagged on a hidden submarine—just as a storm rolls in. With no choice but to follow the mysterious tow, they’re pulled toward a distant island, where the legend of the sunken city might hold more truth than anyone expected.