Walt Disney's Donald Duck Adventures #18
In "No Such Varmint," Donald Duck takes on a detective role after an aptitude test declares him suited for the job—only to find his real talent lies in a most unexpected place. Hired to solve the mystery of a vanished gold ship, Donald's musical skills accidentally charm a colossal sea serpent, forcing him to keep playing for days. Written and illustrated by Carl Barks, this classic adventure features a delightfully absurd twist, with Don Rosa's iconic cover capturing the moment Donald faces his serpentine challenge.
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An aptitude test says that Donald should be a great detective, and so he is hired to investigate the mysterious sinking of one of Uncle Scrooge's gold ships. Donald's true aptitude is that of a snake charmer, though, and his playing so charms a huge sea serpent that he has to keep playing for days.
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