Romano Scarpa

Romano Scarpa

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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.

2nd November 2005

Walt Disney's Christmas Parade

This book presents the standard Disney characters in holiday adventures and short stories.... MoreWalt Disney's Christmas Parade

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30th January 2008

Walt Disney Treasures: Uncle Scrooge - A Little Something Special

This print companion series to Disney's famous DVDs celebrates milestones in Disney comics history. In honor of Uncle Sc... MoreWalt Disney Treasures: Uncle Scrooge - A Little Something Special

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6th October 2015

Donald Duck: Shellfish Motives

The adventures of Donald Duck return in these kid-friendly-sized collections. Includes the story "Shellfish Motives,... MoreDonald Duck: Shellfish Motives

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12th October 2005

Uncle Scrooge

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26th September 2007

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories

It's time for Halloween! And when Donald and Daisy get lost on a lonely road, they find themselves at "Hada's House," a ... MoreWalt Disney's Comics and Stories

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22nd September 2015

Uncle Scrooge: Pure Viewing Satisfaction

The adventures of Uncle Scrooge return in these kid-friendly-sized collections. Includes the stories "The Wraith of ... MoreUncle Scrooge: Pure Viewing Satisfaction

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1st April 2017

Mickey Mouse The Chirikawa Necklace

Mickey Mouse comics "maestro" Romano Scarpa takes the helm for two of his most amazing and legendary long adventures! In... MoreMickey Mouse The Chirikawa Necklace

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31st May 2016

Donald Duck Timeless Tales Volume 1

Wak! IDW's first six issues of Donald Duck are gathered in this classy collectors' volume... including great works by Ro... MoreDonald Duck Timeless Tales Volume 1

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1st April 2017

Donald Duck Vicious Cycles

Who gets stuck with bad luck like Donald Duck-or has quite the same talent for making enemies all over? From gunpowder-p... MoreDonald Duck Vicious Cycles

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16th August 2016

Mickey Mouse: Shadow of the Colossus

When a skyscraper-size ancient Greek robot warrior comes to ferocious life, Mickey, Goofy, and Eurasia Toft might find t... MoreMickey Mouse: Shadow of the Colossus

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