Carl Barks Original Art Edition #2

Written and compiled by Kim Weston, this second volume of the Carl Barks Comics and Stories Original Art Edition (MGM) is a genuine treat for fans of classic funny-animal cartooning. The cover showcases reproduced black-and-white original art panels — one featuring an animated bear-like character gazing over a sun-drenched Mexican village ("Ah! Dear old Mexico! Land of fiestas and siestas!"), and another packed with barrels of dynamite, TNT, and gun cotton while a small critter exclaims "Open up them pearly gates!" — giving you an immediate sense of the warmth and anarchic humor within. At $220, this 2024 hardcover is a serious collector's edition for anyone who appreciates the craftsmanship behind mid-century comic art at its most expressive.