Walt Disney Uncle Scrooge #195

In "Only a Poor Old Man," Carl Barks delivers a masterclass in inventive storytelling as Scrooge McDuck, ever the shrewd businessman, hides his fortune in the depths of a dredged lake to outwit the relentless Beagle Boys. With the lake itself becoming a battleground, Scrooge and his foes turn nature and science into weapons, from sun-refracting lenses to storm-charged skies and even genetically altered termites. Carl Barks handles every aspect of the story and art, from pencils to inks to letters, crafting a tale that’s as clever as it is thrilling—proof of why his work remains a cornerstone of the Disney comics legacy.