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Creation & Design

Donald Duck was created by Carl Barks and first appeared in the Silly Symphonies cartoon 'The Wise Little Hen'. His design features a sailor suit and a bow tie, which became iconic.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a hot-tempered and comical character, Donald quickly became a beloved figure in Disney's animated shorts and comic strips.

Character Development

Over the years, Donald Duck has evolved from a simple comedic character to a complex figure with a rich backstory, often dealing with themes of family, friendship, and perseverance.

Cultural Reception

Donald Duck has been widely acclaimed as one of Disney's most popular characters, known for his distinctive voice and personality.

Character Details

Real Name:
Donald Fauntleroy Duck
First Appearance:
Mickey Mouse Magazine #10
Aliases:
Duck Avenger, The Phantom Blot
Species:
Duck
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Three Caballeros, DuckTales, Mickey Mouse
Abilities:
Flying, Swimming, Combat Skills
Equipment:
Sailboat, Various gadgets
Weight:
30lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
none

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Mickey Mouse Magazine #10
Western ⋅ 1937
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Mickey Mouse Magazine #10
 
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First issue of the magazine published in full color

Walt Disney's Donald Duck
King Features ⋅ 1938
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Walt Disney's Donald Duck
 
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First ‘Walt Disney's Donald Duck’ publication

Reprinted comic strips from Sunday newspapers

Larger format publication

Four Color #4
Dell ⋅ 1940
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Four Color #4
 
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1st appearance of Donald Duck in a standard size comic book

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #1
Dell ⋅ 1940
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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #1
 
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1st appearance of Daisy Duck in an interior pin-up, first in-story appearance occurs in the next issue

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #4
Dell ⋅ 1941
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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #4
 
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1st cover appearance of Huey, Dewey and Louie

Four Color #9
Dell ⋅ 1942
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Four Color #9
 
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First artwork on Donald Duck by Carl Barks

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #7 (31)
Dell ⋅ 1943
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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #7 (31)
 
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Carl Barks stories begin

Four Color #29
Dell ⋅ 1943
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Four Color #29
 
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Classic story 'Donald Duck and the Mummy's Ring' by Carl Barks

Four Color #62
Dell ⋅ 1945
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Four Color #62
 
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Classic story 'Frozen Gold' by Carl Barks

March of Comics #4
KK ⋅ 1947
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March of Comics #4
 
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"Maharajah Donald" by Carl Barks

Four Color #147
Dell ⋅ 1947
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Four Color #147
 
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Classic story and cover art: Walt Disney's Donald Duck in Volcano Valley

Four Color #178
Dell ⋅ 1947
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Four Color #178
 
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1st appearance of Uncle Scrooge, introduced in a story titled ‘Christmas on Bear Mountain’

March of Comics #20
KK ⋅ 1948
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March of Comics #20
 
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Carl Barks story titled ‘Darkest Africa’

Four Color #199
Dell ⋅ 1948
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Four Color #199
 
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Illustrated and written by Carl Barks throughout

March of Comics #41
KK ⋅ 1949
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March of Comics #41
 
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"Race to the South Seas" by Carl Barks

Four Color #318
Dell ⋅ 1951
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Four Color #318
 
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"No Such Varmint" story and art by Carl Barks

Donald Duck #222
Western ⋅ 1980
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Donald Duck #222
 
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Whitman edition, distributed in multi-packs

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