EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 1H 3M
#358 Carl Barks, “The Good Duck Artist”
from Deconstructing Comics · host Tim, Kumar, and Tom
From 1942 to 1966, many of the Donald Duck comic books published by Dell Comics were written and drawn by Carl Barks. Like most comic book creators at the time, his name was unknown; the Duck comics were all credited to Walt Disney. Fans only knew that his work was by the GOOD duck artist. Barks created Scrooge McDuck and many of the other duck characters that are taken for granted as part of Disney canon today. What made Barks the standout Duck artist? Were they meant to be satirical, or simply enjoyable stories? Tim, Kumar, and Tom Spurgeon discuss Barks’ work, particularly the Fantagraphics volume Lost in the Andes. (Originally published June 3, 2013.) Comics Journal review of Lost in the Andes Brought to you by: Our supporters on Patreon
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