Evidently
one must expect some measure of repetition from even an artist
with such as fertile mind as Carl Barks. Having drawn over
50,000 single frames in the course of almost three decades, it is
unavoidable for the man to be 'caught' drawing a panel or two
which are nearly identical to ones made years before.
But this page is about a few instances when Barks produced
WHOLE stories that were more or less close copies of
previous ones! Later on he admitted that he stole from himself
but nevertheless the later versions of the same stories all
contain a variety of new and fine ideas. Here they are...
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WDCS034 (1943) |
WDCS229 (1959) |
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After yet another scuffle with his neighbour, Donald decides to be a better person. He will try to help others! |
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WDCS058 (1945) |
WDCS228 (1959) |
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Donald is convinced that he can take good care of his nephews on a trip in the wild outdoors. The boys are not as convinced... |
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WDCS059 (1945) |
WDCS219 (1958) |
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How hard can it be to tame a wild animal, Donald boasts. But he is up against a stronger will than his own! |
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WDCS077 (1947) |
WDCS236 (1960) |
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The nephews dress up as animals in order to trick their uncle. But Donald also knows how to disguise himself... |
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WDCS081 (1947) |
WDCS235 (1960) |
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Donald gets hold of a fake map drawn by the nephews. It shows the way to a desolate spot. Donald simply must see what is hidden there! |
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WDCS089 (1948) |
WDCS231 (1959) |
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Donald applies for a job as night watchman but it is soon apparent that it collides with his normal day rhythm. He falls asleep. Repeatedly... |
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WDCS093 (1948) |
WDCS212 (1958) |
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Donald is chosen to be the pilot on a rocketship. But it turns out that he is in a race with another rocketship owner! |
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WDCS105 (1949) |
WDCS215 (1958) |
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Can money be made by producing a convincing echo? Well, Donald and the nephews seem to think so... |
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WDCS117 (1950) |
WDCS224 (1959) |
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During Duckburg's grand summer party the men are courting their chosen ladies. But both Donald and Gladstone are courting Daisy! |
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WDCS128 (1951) |
WDCS217 (1958) |
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Donald wants to be the star actor in the local theater's new play. So does Gladstone... |
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| http://www.cbarks.dk/THERECYCLING.htm | Date 2002-10-06 |
