Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #554 (Western Publishing Co. 1990)

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #554 (Western Publishing Co., 1990) is a 32-page, full-color snapshot of classic Disney adventures, featuring cover art by Rick Hoover and stories and art by Carl Barks, Ralph Heimdahl, and Dick Moores.

As a long-running vehicle for Disney character comics, this issue spotlights Carl Barks—the legendary Good Duck Artist—with a tale where Donald's nephews convince him that he's been asleep for forty years. Goofy stars in a magical new car story that can think and feel, drawing the ire of corporate car executives. Also included is a Halloween-spooked adventure featuring Bucky Bug and his family, plus the ensemble piece Donald Duck; Bucky Bug; Mickey Mouse: The Wonderful Whizzix.

This collection blends nostalgia with new surprises, anchored by Barks' distinctive storytelling and Ralph Heimdahl and Dick Moores' varied artwork. It’s an essential pickup for fans of classic Disney comics and collectors seeking authentic 1990s Disney reprints.

• 32 pages, full color
• Cover by Rick Hoover
• Stories and art by Carl Barks, Ralph Heimdahl, and Dick Moores
• Published by Western Publishing Co., 1990
• Includes Donald Duck; Bucky Bug; Mickey Mouse: The Wonderful Whizzix