Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #9 (165)
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Price of Fame," Donald Duck finds himself out of his depth when Daisy’s glamorous dining choices leave him scrambling to keep up—his attempt to match her luxury ends with a humble peanut butter sandwich and a glass of water, all while trying to keep up appearances. Written by Bob Karp and brought to life with Al Taliaferro’s expressive art and inks, this 1954 classic from Dell captures the humor of pride and pocketbook in equal measure. The cover, by Carl Barks, perfectly captures the moment’s quiet desperation.
Daisy treats herself to a fancy dinner of pheasant and champagne, while Donald quietly braces for the bill—only to find his wallet can’t match the menu. With a mix of pride and panic, he settles on a simple peanut butter sandwich and water, setting up a classic clash of splendor and savings.
Mickey and Minnie visit a carnival, where a fortune-teller displays a mysterious crystal ball showing a jewel robbery that unfolds in real time. Intrigued, Mickey tries the ball again and sees a startling vision of a luxury ship’s mooring lines being cut—just as the scene unfolds before them.
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Reprinted in Walt Disney's Comics #105 (1955), Donald Duck #16/1955 (1955), Donald Duck #22/1955 (1955), Donald Duck #23/1955 (1955), Donald Duck & Co #6/1955 (1955), Donald Duck & Co #7/1955 (1955), Donald Duck #43/1955 (1955), Le Journal de Mickey #189 (1956), Walt Disney's Comics #112 (1956), Le Journal de Mickey #210 (1956), Donald Duck #22/1957 (1957), Albi della Rosa #248 (1959), Le Journal de Mickey #688 (1965), Le Journal de Mickey #697 (1965), Anders And & Co. #8/1973 (1973), Donald Duck & Co #8/1973 (1973), Donald Duck & Co julehefte #1977 (1977), De beste verhalen van Donald Duck #10 (1978), The Carl Barks Library #8 (1983), The Complete Carl Barks #14 (1985), The Complete Carl Barks #32 (1985), Donald Duck #263 (1988), The Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Comics and Stories in Color #26 (1994), Donald Duck & Co #21/1995 (1995) + 6 more
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