Pat McGreal

Pat McGreal

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The classic "maestro" Romano Scarpa (1927-2005) has historically been the most popular Italian talent with American Disney comics readers. As early as his youth in Venice, Scarpa had a passion for Disney comics and cartoons, with a particular fondness for the work of Floyd Gottfredson, plotter and artist of the classic Mickey Mouse newspaper strip. In 1955, Gottfredson was forced to transform that strip--hitherto a groundbreaking adventure serial--into a gag-a-day series. In 1956, Italian editors asked Scarpa to pick up the adventure serials where Gottfredson left off, and continue the narrative for Disney's European readers.

Scarpa crafted legendary Italian Mickey epics like "Kali's Nail," "The Chirikawa Necklace," and "The Delta Dimension," all of which were later reprinted in the USA to great acclaim. Apart from his Mickey work, Scarpa created two beloved thorns for Uncle Scrooge's side: brassy business-gal Brigitta MacBridge and wanna-be tycoon Jubal Pomp!

After sustaining a wildly prolific career, Scarpa retired in Spain, leaving behind a grand legacy for younger Disney writers and artists, such as Giorgio Cavazzano.

Giorgio Cavazzano is an Italian artist that started his career at the age of 14 inking for Romano Scarpa producing stories for Disney with the characters Micke Mouse, Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck, and others. He is known for combining the traditional appearance of Disney characters with realistic illustration of technological gadgets and machinery.

19th March 2008

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories

On April Fool's Day, a young Duck's fancy turns to thoughts of...practical jokes! In Robert Klein's "Greatest Hoax of Al... MoreWalt Disney's Comics and Stories

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1st February 2006

Uncle Scrooge

This title contains long adventures and short stories featuring Uncle Scrooge, Glittering Goldie, Donald Duck, the Beagl... MoreUncle Scrooge

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8th February 2006

Donald Duck Adventures

This work contains all-new long adventures featuring Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Uncle Scrooge, and other Disney characte... MoreDonald Duck Adventures

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2nd August 2006

Donald Duck Adventures

This title presents long adventure stories featuring Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Uncle Scrooge and the Beagle Boys. Fan f... MoreDonald Duck Adventures

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2nd August 2006

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories

In "Zenith", Donald and cat-faced felon Woimly Filcher struggle to beat one another to the top of a mountain. But fighti... MoreWalt Disney's Comics and Stories

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5th July 2006

Mickey Mouse Adventures

This title presents long adventure stories starring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy. Pat and Carol McGreal's "May th... MoreMickey Mouse Adventures

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2nd May 2007

Walt Disney's Vacation Parade

In Don Rosa's feature-length "Crocodile Collector," Donald Duck travels to Egypt to find Uncle Scrooge a rare duck-eatin... MoreWalt Disney's Vacation Parade

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