Donald Duck #257
In "Vacation Time," Carl Barks delivers a classic tale of outdoor misadventure as Donald Duck takes his nephews on a camping trip that quickly spirals into chaos. When a reckless camper ignites a forest fire and flees in Donald’s car, the ducks must rely on quick thinking and teamwork to survive—digging trenches to escape the blaze. The story’s clever twist hinges on a moment of truth revealed under pressure, all drawn with Barks’ signature precision and wit. The cover by Daan Jippes captures the scene’s tension with a vibrant, dynamic image.
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Donald takes the nephews camping in a wilderness area, where they encounter a bullying camper who is careless with his cigarettes and his campfire. The camper sets fire to the woods, but saves himself by stealing Donald's car. The ducks, trapped by the blaze, save themselves by burying themselves in trenches. The camper tells the forest rangers that the ducks started the fire, but his guilt is exposed by the Ducks.
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