Boys' and Girls' March of Comics #20
In "Darkest Africa," Donald Duck takes on a perilous safari for Sir Gnattbugg-Mothley, chasing the legendary Almostus Extinctus through the wilds of Africa—only to face sabotage from the scheming Professor Angus McFiendly and a dangerous capture by cannibals. Written, drawn, and lettered by Carl Barks, this 1948 adventure blends tropical intrigue with classic duck-sized chaos, all framed by Walt Kelly’s vibrant cover art.
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Donald, an aggressive butterfly collector, is hired by Sir Gnattbugg-Mothley to go to Africa and bring back an Almostus Extinctus, rarest of butterflies. In Africa, the ducks are sabotaged by Professor Angus McFiendly, who is also after the Almostus Extinctus, and Donald is forced to give him the butterfly when the nephews are captured by cannibals hired by McFiendly.
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