Donald Duck – Dell / Gold Key / Whitman / Gladstone – 1952–1998 – Ongoing Series – #26–307

Donald Duck (1952–1998)

📘 Series Summary

The definitive Disney Duck title, carrying on numbering from the Four Color series. This legendary run spanned four major publishers and five decades, serving as the primary showcase for Donald's high-adventure globetrotting with Huey, Dewey, and Louie, as well as his short-tempered domestic squabbles in Duckburg.

⭐ Series Highlights

  • Carl Barks Legacy: Features foundational stories by "The Good Duck Artist," Carl Barks, including his expansive adventure epics and the development of the Duck family tree.
  • Publisher Transitions: A historic title that survived the industry's massive shifts, moving from Dell to Gold Key, through the Whitman multi-pack era, and into the Gladstone enthusiast revival.
  • Global Adventures: Chronicled Donald's iconic expeditions to remote corners of the world in search of ancient artifacts, often under the employment of Uncle Scrooge.
  • Artistic Excellence: Beyond Barks, the series highlights the work of Tony Strobl, Vic Lockman, and Don Rosa, the latter of whom brought a detailed historical perspective to the mythos.
  • Super-Sized Issues: Regularly included 100-page giants and annuals during the Dell and Gold Key years, becoming a staple of the American newsstand.