Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck #1

Jun 1965 · Western · 0.25 USD

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In "Only a Poor Old Man," Carl Barks delivers a classic adventure as Huey finds himself trapped in a mummy case and whisked off to Egypt by emissaries of the Bey El Dagga, who seeks to revive ancient traditions. Donald and his nephews, Dewey and Louie, follow in pursuit, taking jobs on the ship and later navigating the Nile in a felucca to reach the Bey’s remote domain. With Barks' signature blend of humor, heart, and adventure, the story unfolds in a world where history and mischief collide—illustrated with precision and charm by Barks himself, and brought to life on the cover by his own hand.

Contains 7 stories

Only a Poor Old Man

32 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

In "Only a Poor Old Man," Scrooge McDuck finds his money bin threatened when the Beagle Boys build a structure next to it, aiming to siphon off his fortune. To protect his wealth, he secretly moves it to an old reservoir, hiding it beneath the water. When the Beagle Boys learn of the transfer, they plot to destroy the dam, hoping to flood Scrooge’s new stash onto their land.

Donald Duck and the Mummy's Ring

28 pp · Adventure, Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

down-and-out-thiefBey of El Dagga's emissariesmuseum guard #1museum guard #2two copscab driverdock policemanship's captainship's stewardsvarious Egyptian citizens and policeThe Bey of El DaggaBey of El Dagga's servantsBey of El Dagga's guards

When Huey is kidnapped and whisked off to Egypt by emissaries of the eccentric Bey of El Dagga, Donald and his nephews leap into action—landing jobs on the very ship carrying the mummy case and then commandeering a felucca to follow the trail up the Nile. With ancient ruins, suspicious guards, and a desert ruler obsessed with reviving the past, the trio’s quest turns into a wild chase across sand and river, where every step could be their last.