Donald Duck: The Diabolical Duck Avenger

From 2015 onward, IDW Publishing revived a classic European Donald Duck adventure with Donald Duck: The Diabolical Duck Avenger, a single-issue comic primarily illustrated by the legendary Marco Rota. This story sees Donald Duck don a secret identity as the Duck Avenger, a masked hero who fights crime and injustice in Duckburg, blending slapstick humor with swashbuckling action. Rota's dynamic, detailed artwork brings a timeless, cinematic quality to this beloved Italian-originated tale, making it a standout for fans of international Disney comics. It matters as a key English-language presentation of a foundational Duck Avenger story, showcasing the character's enduring appeal beyond the classic Carl Barks and Don Rosa eras.