Donald Duck / Four Color v2 #367 - Carl Barks art & cover

Carl Barks

(Walt Disney's) Donald Duck v1 / Four Color v2 #367, 1952 - Passing by the poverty-stricken area known as Shacktown, Huey, Louie and Dewey get the idea to raise money for them for the holidays. Joining their cause, Donald Duck corners his rich Uncle Scrooge for a donation. Subsequently, a disaster strikes his money bin and renders him penniless. Carl Barks' empathy for the poor comes through in this exquisitely drawn Christmas tale. His opening splash shows impoverished children in the most destitute of surroundings (a rarity for golden age Disney comics). Barks' irregularly shaped panels also add to the interest without detracting from the storytelling.  This story was later reprinted in Christmas Parade v2 #2. This is 23 of 43 Donald Duck issues by Barks.
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Barks cover pencils and inks = ****
Barks inside front cover pencils and inks (black and white) = ***
"A Christmas in Shacktown" Barks story pencils and inks 32 pages = ****
Barks inside back cover pencils and inks (black and white) = ***
Barks back cover pencils and inks = ***

Carl Barks

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