Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and Uncle Scrooge - Free Comic Book Day #[nn]

Jun 2004 · Gemstone · 0.00 FREE

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In "The Second-Richest Duck," a mischievous mix-up begins when Mickey and Minnie are mistaken for jewel thieves—thanks to a hat that’s far too flashy—after a ruby is stolen right under their noses. With Goofy’s accidental heroics adding chaos to the chase, the whole town’s on the verge of a misunderstanding that’s as funny as it is unexpected. Written by Eleanor Packer and illustrated with timeless flair by Carl Barks—whose inks and colors bring the story to life—this Free Comic Book Day 2004 gem features a cover by Barks and Buettner that captures the zany energy of the tale.

Contains 2 stories

The Second-Richest Duck

20 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Scrooge McDuck sets off to South Africa to settle a long-standing rivalry with Flintheart Glomgold, the duck reportedly richest in the world. When their fortunes prove nearly equal, the contest comes down to a surprising measure: who has saved the longest ball of string. The two ducks set out across the African countryside, rolling their string in a race to prove who truly holds the title.

The Riddle of the Red Hat

11 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Harvey Whoositpolice officersfemale jewel thief

When a stolen ruby goes missing and a red hat becomes the key clue, Mickey and Minnie find themselves wrongly accused by a pair of crooks who mistake them for the real thieves—thanks to a hat that’s far too distinctive. With Goofy’s accidental heroics and a dash of chaos, the case takes a wild turn as the real culprit, a female jewel thief, tries to stay one step ahead.