Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #220
In "Nobody's Business," the Beagle Boys take an unexpected turn from crime to commerce, leveraging their expertise in breaking in to launch a line of burglar alarms—because, as they point out, who knows security better than thieves? With homes eerily unguarded and citizens stashing valuables elsewhere, the crooks see a chance to go straight, even if their marketing strategy involves breaking in for show. Written by Mike Sharland, Jack Sutter, and Byron Erickson, with art by Daniel Branca and colors by Susan Daigle, this 1987 issue from Gladstone features a clever twist on the classic heist formula, all capped by a striking cover by Daan Jippes.
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The Beagle Boys think they have easy pickings because homes are easier than ever to break into. Unlocked windows, no burglar alarms, etc. However, the reason for the overall laxity in security is that citizens are no longer keeping their money and valuables at home. The Beagles flip the script, going straight and marketing their own brand of burglar alarms - because who would know more about burglar alarms than crooks. When their alarms get no takers, they plan to break into homes - and take nothing - just to drum up a market for their alarms. Will they become successful alarm entrepreneurs?
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