Walt Disney Uncle Scrooge #55
In "McDuck of Arabia," Scrooge is drawn into a high-stakes quest when the mysterious Sheik Arrabi convinces him to fund an expedition to the lost mines of the Queen of Sheba. With Donald and the nephews at his side, the journey takes a dangerous turn when their plans are betrayed, leading to a kidnapping in the desert and a crash that strands them far from help. The story unfolds with classic Carl Barks flair—rich in adventure, wit, and the timeless spirit of exploration—featuring the unmistakable art and storytelling of the legendary creator, whose work on this 1965 Western Publishing issue remains a cornerstone of the Uncle Scrooge comic legacy.
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Scrooge is persuaded by an Arab, Sheik Arrabi, to finance an expedition to the lost mines of the Queen of Sheba, but their plans are overheard by spies, and when the ducks and the sheik reach Arabia, the sheik is kidnaped by a desert bandit, Hassan Ben Jaild. Scrooge and Donald look for the bandits from Scrooge's plane, but the plane crashes in the desert. The nephews enlist the help of the Arab Junior Woodchucks.
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