Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #17

In "A Cold Bargain," Uncle Scrooge finds himself in a high-stakes race against time after winning a mysterious, priceless ball of bombastium at auction—only to realize its survival depends on extreme cold. With Donald Duck and the nephews by his side, Scrooge must outwit the relentless Brutopian ambassador, who has his own icy ambitions for the rare substance.

Gyro Gearloose swaps his lab coat for a fishing hat and heads out to the pond, where his rod seems to be working better than anyone else’s—his basket fills up fast while the other fishermen stare in disbelief. With his usual mix of invention and luck, he’s got the whole fishing crowd wondering: what’s the secret behind his sudden success?

Uncle Scrooge’s visit to a delicate china shop takes a disastrous turn when a single misstep shatters a teacup—only to spiral further when a steep $5.00 bill arrives, sparking a moment of uproarious frustration.