Steven Sykora 4000
Thursday, May 08, 2008, 03:17 AM
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Title: Walt Disney Comics & Stories No. 690
Publisher Name: Gemstone Publishing ("http://www.gemstonepub.com/" )
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A Double Dose of Triple Trouble
Writer: John Lustig
Art: William Van Horn
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The Gleam (Part 3)
Writer: Floyd Gottfredson & Merrill De Maris
Art: Floyd Gottfredson & Bill Wright
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Ailin' Optics
Writer: Dick Matena
Art: Dick Matena
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Winter of Dissed Kismet
Writer: Kari Karhonen
Art: Kari Karhonen
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Weather or Not
Writer: Sarah Kinney
Art: Francisco Rodriguez Peinado
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Donald's Monster Kite
Writer: Carl Barks
Art: Carl Barks
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64 pages, Color, $7.99
Safety Content Label: ALL AGES - appropriate for all ages.
Publishers Blurb:
by Gottfredson, Barks & Van Horn John Lustig and William Van Horn reunite to bring Donald, Daisy, and Gladstone a 'Double Dose of Triple Trouble!' Then Mickey stars in the conclusion of Floyd Gottfredson's 'The Gleam.' The Junior Woodchucks 'Wish They Hadn't'; then Goofy controls the rain in 'Weather or Not'! Finally, 'Donald's Monster Kite' is a full-blown Carl Barks adventure."
Reviewer Comments:
This Disney book contains six stories all suitable for children.
The first story, A Double Dose of Triple Trouble, has Donald and his lucky (or unlucky, depending on the situation) cousin competing in a race for the heart of Daisy Duck.
The second, The Gleam Part III, is the conclusion to the story of a jewel thief who strikes every party that Mickey and Minnie have been attending lately. As Mickey attempts to unravel the mystery, he starts to think he may be losing his mind, until a little help from his good friend Goofy helps him get his bearings and save the day.
The third story, Ailin' Optics stars the Big Bad Wolf hatching a hair brained scheme that ends up giving the three little pigs a laugh and the Big Bad Wolf a monster size headache.
The fourth story called, Winter of Dissed Kismet, starring the three duck trio, Hewey, Dewey, and Louie. The Jr. Woodchuck Troop looks for a way to make some money to hold the Jr. Woodchuck Jamboree. And they are some busy beavers in this story, as they shovel snow, and rescue the town from flooding waters.
Story number five is titled Weather or Not, Goofy eats some "magical weather stones" making the weather change with his mood. Unfortunately for the town, unusual moods and behavior for most people is the norm for Goofy and the town has to deal with the crazy weather changes.
And the final story in this issue, Donald's Monster Kite, begins with Donald trying to get even with his nephews for trampling his garden while flying their kites. When he finally corners them they do some fast talking, and Donald winds up getting himself into a bind after they dare him to prove his claims that he's the worlds best kite maker.
The title is obviously meant for children and although I wouldn't recommend picking it up for yourself, if you have some kids you want to get into comics this might be just the thing you're looking for.
Title: Walt Disney Comics & Stories No. 690
Publisher Name: Gemstone Publishing ("http://www.gemstonepub.com/" )
<table>
<tr>
<td><font size="1">
A Double Dose of Triple Trouble
Writer: John Lustig
Art: William Van Horn
</font></td>
<td><font size="1">
The Gleam (Part 3)
Writer: Floyd Gottfredson & Merrill De Maris
Art: Floyd Gottfredson & Bill Wright
</font></td>
<td><font size="1">
Ailin' Optics
Writer: Dick Matena
Art: Dick Matena
</font></td>
</tr><tr>
<td><font size="1">
Winter of Dissed Kismet
Writer: Kari Karhonen
Art: Kari Karhonen
</font></td>
<td><font size="1">
Weather or Not
Writer: Sarah Kinney
Art: Francisco Rodriguez Peinado
</font></td>
<td><font size="1">
Donald's Monster Kite
Writer: Carl Barks
Art: Carl Barks
</font></td>
</tr></table>
64 pages, Color, $7.99
Safety Content Label: ALL AGES - appropriate for all ages.
Publishers Blurb:
by Gottfredson, Barks & Van Horn John Lustig and William Van Horn reunite to bring Donald, Daisy, and Gladstone a 'Double Dose of Triple Trouble!' Then Mickey stars in the conclusion of Floyd Gottfredson's 'The Gleam.' The Junior Woodchucks 'Wish They Hadn't'; then Goofy controls the rain in 'Weather or Not'! Finally, 'Donald's Monster Kite' is a full-blown Carl Barks adventure."
Reviewer Comments:
This Disney book contains six stories all suitable for children.
The first story, A Double Dose of Triple Trouble, has Donald and his lucky (or unlucky, depending on the situation) cousin competing in a race for the heart of Daisy Duck.
The second, The Gleam Part III, is the conclusion to the story of a jewel thief who strikes every party that Mickey and Minnie have been attending lately. As Mickey attempts to unravel the mystery, he starts to think he may be losing his mind, until a little help from his good friend Goofy helps him get his bearings and save the day.
The third story, Ailin' Optics stars the Big Bad Wolf hatching a hair brained scheme that ends up giving the three little pigs a laugh and the Big Bad Wolf a monster size headache.
The fourth story called, Winter of Dissed Kismet, starring the three duck trio, Hewey, Dewey, and Louie. The Jr. Woodchuck Troop looks for a way to make some money to hold the Jr. Woodchuck Jamboree. And they are some busy beavers in this story, as they shovel snow, and rescue the town from flooding waters.
Story number five is titled Weather or Not, Goofy eats some "magical weather stones" making the weather change with his mood. Unfortunately for the town, unusual moods and behavior for most people is the norm for Goofy and the town has to deal with the crazy weather changes.
And the final story in this issue, Donald's Monster Kite, begins with Donald trying to get even with his nephews for trampling his garden while flying their kites. When he finally corners them they do some fast talking, and Donald winds up getting himself into a bind after they dare him to prove his claims that he's the worlds best kite maker.
The title is obviously meant for children and although I wouldn't recommend picking it up for yourself, if you have some kids you want to get into comics this might be just the thing you're looking for.