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☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects Don Rosa's epic series tracing Scrooge McDuck's origin story, from his boyhood in Scotland through his globe-trotting adventures to becoming the world's richest duck. The collection includes encounters with characters like Bombie the Zombie, Foola Zoola, and his nephew Donald Duck, weaving together a definitive biography of the iconic miser.
In "Part One - The Last of the Clan McDuck," Don Rosa delivers a rich, heartfelt chapter in Scrooge McDuck’s origin, tracing his shift from frontier cowboy to aspiring miner as the open prairie gives way to fences. With his signature detail and narrative grace, Rosa charts Scrooge’s brief but pivotal time near the Anaconda Copper Mine, where Howard Rockerduck mentors him in prospecting—only for a sudden summons to Scotland to cut short his dreams. The story, illustrated and inked by Rosa with color by Susan Daigle-Leach and letters by Todd Klein, features a cover by Rosa that captures the bittersweet turning point in Scrooge’s journey.
In "Part One - The Last of the Clan McDuck," a young Scrooge McDuck learns the weight of his family’s legacy on his 10th birthday, handed a shoeshine kit that becomes his first tool of ambition. Guided by the spectral whisper of Quackly McDuck and spurred by the lingering echoes of his ancestors—some bloodline, some ghostly—Scrooge confronts the remnants of the Whiskerville clan, then sets off for America in search of his long-lost uncle, Angus "Pothole" McDuck.
In this thrilling installment of *The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck*, Scrooge McDuck and his uncle Angus "Pothole" McDuck race against time to uncover a sunken treasure ship in the Mississippi, outsmarting the ever-persistent Beagle Boys. Years later, with Ratchet Gearloose by his side, Scrooge once again thwarts the Beagle Boys—this time as they plot to steal a gold shipment from his riverboat, proving that no matter how slick their schemes, the McDucks are always one step ahead.
Scrooge McDuck rides into the wild frontier, drawn by rumors of square eggs and a mystery tied to an elderly explorer’s lost journal. When the James Gang strikes at a train, Scrooge leaps into action—only to find himself stranded in the Badlands, where he teams up with T. R. and a pair of outlaw brothers to stop a cattle rustling scheme.
In "Part Four - Raider of the Copper Hill," Scrooge McDuck trades his cowboy life for a chance at fortune, staking a claim on the Anaconda Copper Mine with help from Howard Rockerduck. As fences close in on the open prairie and new opportunities arise, Scrooge finds himself caught between ambition and duty—only to face an unexpected summons back to Scotland, leaving him with a surprising windfall and a legacy still unfolding.
Scrooge McDuck finds himself outmaneuvered by Flintheart Glomgold, who steals his mining gear in the harsh terrain of the Transvaal. Determined to reclaim his tools and prove his worth, Scrooge sets out to outwit his rival — but even with his cunning, the promise of gold in the Rand proves as elusive as ever.
In "Part Seven - Dreamtime Duck of the Never Never," Scrooge McDuck ventures into the Australian outback, where he meets Jabiru Kapirigi, a man whose dream of a sacred opal sparks a journey beyond the known world. After narrowly escaping a highway robber and recovering his cherished #1 dime, Scrooge finds himself drawn north—inspired by a tale that blurs myth and mystery, setting him on a path toward the Yukon’s frozen frontier.
In "Part Eight - King of the Klondike," Scrooge McDuck arrives in Skagway, Alaska, where he faces the harsh realities of the Klondike Gold Rush—rival prospectors, a ruthless loanshark, and the frozen wilderness itself. With grit and cunning, he stakes a claim in an unlikely place, proving that even the most desperate gambles can pay off when you're willing to think outside the dig.
In "Part Nine - The Billionaire of Dismal Downs," Scrooge McDuck returns to his roots in Scotland, only to find that the past isn’t as welcoming as he remembered. With his mother gone and the weight of family history pressing down, he makes a bold decision to leave Dismal Downs behind—taking his sisters, Hortense and Matilda, with him to start anew in Duckburg. The echoes of old ghosts, both literal and emotional, linger as he steps into a future he’s long been building.
In "Part Ten - The Invader of Fort Duckburg," Scrooge McDuck arrives in Duckburg with his sisters Hortense and Matilda, eager to build his legendary money bin—but not before claiming Fort Duckburg, the cherished clubhouse of the Junior Woodchucks. When the Beagle Boys, led by Blackheart Beagle, attempt a daring heist, their plan spirals into chaos, drawing in the U.S. armed forces and setting off a chain of events that tests Scrooge’s resolve and the loyalty of his new neighbors.
In "Part Eleven - The Empire-Builder From Calisota," Scrooge McDuck’s relentless pursuit of wealth takes him across the globe, where he builds his fortune through daring ventures and hard choices. As he climbs the ladder of success, the cost becomes clear—his family, his values, and even his past begin to slip away.
In "Part Twelve - The Richest Duck in the World," Scrooge McDuck, feeling isolated despite his wealth, invites Donald and the nephews for a rare family gathering—only for the Beagle Boys to crash the night with a bold heist attempt. With a little help from his younger relatives and a surprising spark of old-school cunning, Scrooge turns the tables, reigniting his passion for adventure and rediscovering the joy of connection.
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