Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #4 (448)

Jan 1978 · Western · 0.35 USD

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In "Stalwart Ranger," Donald Duck faces his most daunting challenge yet: a forest service recruitment test that requires nothing more than counting mountain sheep. With Carl Barks' signature blend of slapstick and subtle wit, this 1978 issue finds Donald utterly out of his depth—literally and figuratively—while trying to prove he’s fit for duty. The story, written and illustrated by Barks with inks by Barks and lettering by Garé Barks, features a cover by Bob Gregory and Bill Wright.

Contains 5 stories

Stalwart Ranger

10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Donald DuckHueyDeweyLouiemarine-like forest ranger Imarine-like forest ranger IItall flabby recruitshort flabby recruitbig horn mountain sheepadoring female tourists

When the Duckburg Forest Service needs fresh recruits, Donald Duck is handed the "challenging" task of counting mountain sheep—only to discover his idea of endurance involves napping mid-count. With Huey, Dewey, and Louie watching from the sidelines, and two flabby recruits struggling to keep up, even the adoring female tourists seem skeptical. Can Donald prove he’s more than just a sleepy mascot for the ranger corps?

Yeah, But Who's Gonna Lick 'Em?

1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Uncle ScroogeDonald Duckswitchboard operatorrailroad board of directors

Uncle Scrooge seals a deal to buy the Toot Toot and Clackety Clack Railroad, but only if the price includes truckloads of trading stamps—much to the surprise of the railroad board of directors and a skeptical switchboard operator.

Ya Just Can't Be Friends With a Cat!

1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Mickey MousePlutoTuffy (cat)Tuffy's cat gang

Mailbox Baffler

4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Gyro GearlooseBoxy (aka Posty, Gyro's walking mailbox) walking mailbox)mailmancab driver

Sea Scrape

8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Mickey MouseGoofyCrusoe RobinsonBlack PeteScuttle

Mickey and Goofy set up camp on a seemingly deserted island, blissfully unaware they’ve stumbled upon the hidden floating home of the reclusive Crusoe Robinson. When pirate renegades Black Pete and Scuttle arrive, claiming the island as their own, the unlikely trio finds themselves in a tense standoff—just as the island’s strange secrets begin to stir.