Post by Hector on Nov 9, 2017 22:44:33 GMT
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This Marco Rota's story holds a special place in my heart, for it
is the very first Disney story i read in my life. I was 7 or 8 when
i found, in a doctor's waiting room, a volume containing it. Up to
that point, the only stuff i knew about Disney heroes was some
very general information (ex. Scrooge is rich, Magica wants the
dime etc), so, when, in the first pages, it was shown that
Scrooge has many money bins, i thought that was the rule in
all Disney stories; it took a long time to realize that was the
case just in that masterpiece, where Rota decided to make
Scrooge infinitely richer than he usually is.
Anyway, Scrooge is tortured by a nightmare of Beagle Boys
robbing all his money bins (BTW, Rota also increased the
number of the gang members, for the needs of this creation).
He goes for a walk and sees a coin falling off the pocket of
a passer by (this event seems trivial, but, later, it will turn
out hugely important). Of course, Scrooge picks up the coin
and keeps it for himself.
Later, when he shares his fears with Donald, his nephew
recommends that he gathers all his money in an ocean like
money bin (uh-oh, when will you learn that giving advice to
your uncle never ends well, feathery boy?). Scrooge gets
excited and immediately runs to utilize the idea.
The new money bin is awkwardly lengthy and holds an ocean
of money inside. Literally an ocean! Gyro helped at that, adding
artificial beach, artificial sun on the ceiling and huge fans that
produce the wind necessary for Scrooge's ship to travel in his
heavenly private lagoon.
All is well until the nephews notice some bizzare stuff. Seagulls
made of money bills and waves produced in the monetary sea.
At first, Scrooge and his four nephews assume they're easter
eggs Gyro included to surprise them, but, eventually, the sea
becomes more and more hostile, until a storm breaks out! Yes,
a storm with tidal waves, thunders and all!
For the sake of plot convienience Unfortunately, Gyro cannot
help them for a while, for he misses for a scientific conference.
Soon, Magica shows up at Scrooge's office and reveals that
all that weird stuff is her deed. That coin Scrooge picked up
from the street is charmed and causes the storm. To undo
the spell, Magica wants something in exchange. Yeah, you can
guess what!
Not intending to part ways with his first dime, Scrooge decides
to trust his nose, ride his ship once more and search for the
magic coin in the stormy sea. Of course, he calls his nephews
for help.
The scenes that follow are awesome. Rota perfectly captured
the drama of the situation, mixing it with some comical stuff
(Donald almost being drowned and swallowing coins instead of
water). Magica standing on a rock and staring, cross armed
and with a smile of bliss is an amazing touch at this action
packed part. One of the stories our feathery witch seems
trully powerful, not some magician wannabe her canon self
usually is.
The day is saved by Gyro, who has meanwhile returned, and
uses his anti magic devices to detect the coin. The storm
subsides and Magica disappears in anger.
The story ends with one of Scrooge's workers showing up
and telling him something. It was something that has to do
with financial terms. I didn't really understand what it was
back then (i was 7-8). Hell, even when i reread that story,
years later as an adult, i still couldn't understand what it
was.
Anyway, the thing is that, for some reason, Donald advicing
Scrooge to build that money bin caused something bad, so,
as always, the tycoon turns against his nephew, who dives
in the sea to be saved.
Rating: 9/10
This Marco Rota's story holds a special place in my heart, for it
is the very first Disney story i read in my life. I was 7 or 8 when
i found, in a doctor's waiting room, a volume containing it. Up to
that point, the only stuff i knew about Disney heroes was some
very general information (ex. Scrooge is rich, Magica wants the
dime etc), so, when, in the first pages, it was shown that
Scrooge has many money bins, i thought that was the rule in
all Disney stories; it took a long time to realize that was the
case just in that masterpiece, where Rota decided to make
Scrooge infinitely richer than he usually is.
Anyway, Scrooge is tortured by a nightmare of Beagle Boys
robbing all his money bins (BTW, Rota also increased the
number of the gang members, for the needs of this creation).
He goes for a walk and sees a coin falling off the pocket of
a passer by (this event seems trivial, but, later, it will turn
out hugely important). Of course, Scrooge picks up the coin
and keeps it for himself.
Later, when he shares his fears with Donald, his nephew
recommends that he gathers all his money in an ocean like
money bin (uh-oh, when will you learn that giving advice to
your uncle never ends well, feathery boy?). Scrooge gets
excited and immediately runs to utilize the idea.
The new money bin is awkwardly lengthy and holds an ocean
of money inside. Literally an ocean! Gyro helped at that, adding
artificial beach, artificial sun on the ceiling and huge fans that
produce the wind necessary for Scrooge's ship to travel in his
heavenly private lagoon.
All is well until the nephews notice some bizzare stuff. Seagulls
made of money bills and waves produced in the monetary sea.
At first, Scrooge and his four nephews assume they're easter
eggs Gyro included to surprise them, but, eventually, the sea
becomes more and more hostile, until a storm breaks out! Yes,
a storm with tidal waves, thunders and all!
help them for a while, for he misses for a scientific conference.
Soon, Magica shows up at Scrooge's office and reveals that
all that weird stuff is her deed. That coin Scrooge picked up
from the street is charmed and causes the storm. To undo
the spell, Magica wants something in exchange. Yeah, you can
guess what!
Not intending to part ways with his first dime, Scrooge decides
to trust his nose, ride his ship once more and search for the
magic coin in the stormy sea. Of course, he calls his nephews
for help.
The scenes that follow are awesome. Rota perfectly captured
the drama of the situation, mixing it with some comical stuff
(Donald almost being drowned and swallowing coins instead of
water). Magica standing on a rock and staring, cross armed
and with a smile of bliss is an amazing touch at this action
packed part. One of the stories our feathery witch seems
trully powerful, not some magician wannabe her canon self
usually is.
The day is saved by Gyro, who has meanwhile returned, and
uses his anti magic devices to detect the coin. The storm
subsides and Magica disappears in anger.
The story ends with one of Scrooge's workers showing up
and telling him something. It was something that has to do
with financial terms. I didn't really understand what it was
back then (i was 7-8). Hell, even when i reread that story,
years later as an adult, i still couldn't understand what it
was.
Anyway, the thing is that, for some reason, Donald advicing
Scrooge to build that money bin caused something bad, so,
as always, the tycoon turns against his nephew, who dives
in the sea to be saved.
Rating: 9/10
