Disney Comics: The Whole Story

An Encyclopedic Reference of Disney ComicsFrom the United States to Italy, from France and Spain to Brazil, Turkey, Russia, and beyond, noted comics historian Alberto Becattini traces the evolution of Disney comics around the world in the most authoritative, comprehensive treatment of the "Disney funnies" ever put into print.Becattini chronicles not just the comics themselves but their creators, beginning with Floyd Gottfredson and Carl Barks and continuing through their countless disciples, including Romano Scarpa, Claude Marin, and Daniel Branca.With its monumental index and thorough bibliography, Disney Comics is an indispensable tool for researchers and scholars, but also an epic, entertaining read for anyone who has thrilled to the adventures of Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and the hundreds of other Disney comics stars.