San Jacinto comic book artist whose work was read by millions of children gifted art to Whittier friend, who in turn passed them on to teenager 40 years ago, columnist David Allen writes.
In writing a while back about the
To refresh your memory, from 1942 to 1966 Barks wrote and drew comic book stories featuring Donald Duck, his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Donald’s Uncle Scrooge — a character Barks created — that were read by millions of children. And he did all this while living in Hemet and San Jacinto.Although his work was uncredited, as was the Disney custom, discerning children could tell Barks’ stories apart for their quality.
A 1948 editorial cartoon by Carl Barks supported his friend who wanted the right to land his helicopter in Rancho Palos Verdes, with the mayor, portrayed as a billy goat, trying to literally block progress. The cartoon is one of five rare Barks illustrations owned by a Chino Hills man. Doug, then about 15, said he knew the name. Corinne Stoody told the youngster that was impossible since Barks worked anonymously.an oversized 1981 book with Barks’ name on the cover. Stoody was astonished.
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