For me the classics

Paul Murry
Jack Bradbury
Tony Strobl

Barks we've had plenty of, so give the other guys some space.

I have a difficult time liking Disney comics that do not contain ducks (or other fowls)
in them. Nothing about Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, etc. really grabs me.

Anything by Walt Kelly, though, I love, no matter who he was drawing.

Here's some sample Donald Duck drawings, by the way, by various artists.

Sounded like Boom! was mainly going to recycle more recent European material.
They plan on releasing some classic material as well, but I don't think they have
mentioned yet as to what that might be.

I used some Rosa artwork awhile back to make this banner for the
Indy Comics board over at Alvaro.

Heh, the Alvaro boards. I used to spend a lot of time at the Avengers board. I really wish he'd update his software, though.

What user name did you post as, Steve?


Actually, when he did update his software a bit, I got to dislike it more.
The old version was fine. It wasn't flashy or anything, but it worked.
We were focused on discussion, and I found a lot of quality discussion
at the ComicBoards, especially in the Gold, Silver, Bronze-Age board.

And, well, old software was more than appropriate for us old geezers there.
Seriously, what more do you really need to discuss things? I remember
Linda saying almost the same thing about their software.

Al Hubbard's fine linework on "Fethry Duck" and "Scamp". Was it Dick Moores who drew the newspaper "Scamp"? We'll have that one, too.

I've said this before at the DCF, but a nice, affordable series of Barks trades would be fantastic. I know they've been reprinted ad nauseum, but unless you a)paid outlandish sums for hardcover (black and white) collections, stocked up on slim, overpriced color cardstock bound comics, or just bought EVERY comic Gladstone/Gemstone published individually to get them all, you haven't had the opportunity to read the best Barks stuff. There's never been a proper consumer friendly reprinting of decent sized tpb's.

I'd also love a tpb series of Murry's Mickey Mouse, and I'd at least be interested in reading a Gottfredson collection of Mickey work.

Oh, and the Gemstone series where they reprinted Rosa's sequels along with the Barks originals, I'd like to see that continue too.

Boom solicitations for upcoming books. Scrooge and WDC&S are continuing from their regular original numbering, nice to see.

WORLD OF CARS: RADIATOR SPRINGS #4
(W) Alan J. Porter (A) Albert Carreres
Lightning McQueen is hanging out with his friends in Radiator Springs when he realizes that everyone knows his story, but he doesn't know anyone else's. McQueen wants to know how his friends ended up in Radiator Springs and why they decided to stay. As the others have told their stories, Mater has been desperate to tell his, and he finally gets his chance! (C: 1-0-1)
SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #347
(W) Bruno Enna (A) Donald Soffritti
The Quack is back in this first BOOM! Kids issue! He's no double "o" seven, he's Double Duck! Donald shows us his dashing, adventurous side as a secret agent on a mission to stop a dangerous ice-melting machine and save the world from rising oceans! This is a Donald Duck like you've never seen! A brand-new start at a brand new company for one of the world's most iconic characters and longest-lived, most-published comic book series! (C: 1-0-0)
24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

FINDING NEMO: REEF RESCUE TP
(W) Marie Croall (A) Erica Reis Currey
Nemo, Dory, and Marlin have become local heroes, and are recruited to embark on an all-new adventure in this exciting collection! Their reef is mysteriously dying and no one knows why. Facing dangerous waters and incredible odds, Nemo travels the great blue sea to save the one thing that matters most of all — home!
SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $9.99

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK HC (BOOM! EDITION)
(W/A) Don Rosa
Greed is good! BOOM! Kids proudly collects The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck in a gorgeous hardcover collection like nothing you've ever seen before. These stories, written and drawn by legendary cartoonist Don Rosa, chronicle Scrooge McDuck's fascinating life. See how Scrooge earned his "Number One Dime" and began to build his fortune! An Eisner Award-winning in its original publication.
HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

THE INCREDIBLES #3
(W) Mark Waid (A) Marcio Takara
The shocking source of Jack-Jack's mysterious virus is revealed! Meanwhile, Metroville is overrun with normal denizens sporting superpowers. It's up to The Incredibles to find a cure for Jack-Jack and return the city to normal! More The Incredibles adventures from the legendary Mark Waid! (C: 1-0-1)
SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #297
(W) Stefano Ambrosio (A) Lorenzo Pastrovicchio
The epic "Wizards of Mickey" tale continues! Student of the great wizard Grandalf, Mickey Mouse hails from the humble village of Miceland. Allying himself with Donald Duck (who has a pet dragon named Fafnir) and teammate Goofy, Mickey quests to find a magical crown that will give him mastery over all spells! Join BOOM! Kids for a whole new era in Disney publishing! (C: 0-0-1)
SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

MONSTERS, INC: LAUGH FACTORY #3
(W) Paul Benjamin (A) Amy Mebberson
After months of planning, Mr. Waternoose and Randall have come up with the ultimate plan for revenge. They're going to steal all of Monsters, Inc's energy canisters, plunging Monsteropolis into darkness! After they place the blame on Mike and Sully, every monster in the city will be ready to tar and feather our heroes. (C: 1-0-0)
24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

MUPPET PETER PAN #3
(W) Grace Randolph (A) Amy Mebberson
Captain Gonzo and his gang of pirates are determined to defeat Kermie Pan once and for all. When Gonzo kidnaps the Darling children, poor Pan might fall right into his trap! Will the Darling children ever make it home? Features covers by Amy Mebberson and Eisner-award winning Mouse Guard artist David Petersen.
24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

THE MUPPET SHOW: THE TREASURE OF PEG-LEG WILSON #4
(W/A) Roger Langridge
Roger Langridge's celebrated run on The Muppet Show comic book continues! There's pirate treasure hidden inside the theater, and Rizzo is determined to find it before this story arc comes to a hilarious close! Meanwhile, can Animal shake off his funk (and fleas) and get behind the drum kit once again? (C: 1-0-1)
SC, 24pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99

UNCLE SCROOGE #384
(W/A) Various
You will feel the need for Greed! Follow the adventures of everyone's favorite feathered penny pincher! An all-new direction for icon Uncle Scrooge, as he comes to BOOM! Kids. Building on a tradition created by some of the greatest creators the comic book world has ever seen, like Carl Barks and Don Rosa, these issues of Uncle Scrooge will follow Scrooge on new adventures that North American audiences have never seen! Join us in a bold new era for Scrooge that pays tribute to the past but heads to a new future!
24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

WALT DISNEY'S CHRISTMAS CLASSICS VOLUME 1 HC
(W/A) Various
Don't be a Scrooge McDuck this Christmas season! It's the perfect present! BOOM! Kids has raided the Disney publishing archives and searched every nook and cranny this Christmas season to find the best and the greatest stories from Disney's vast comic book publishing history for this "best of" compilation. A timeless classic from the world's most iconic characters that should be on every shelf, Walt Disney's Christmas Classics are an essential this holiday season for family fun! Featuring artists such as Carl Barks, Walt Kelly, Daan Jippes, Floyd Gottfredson, and legions more!
HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #700
(W) Riccardo Secchi (A) Stefano Turconi
The third longest-running comic book series in Direct Market history hits its 700th issue! Right behind Detective and Action Comics, and logging more issues than Captain America, Amazing Spider-Man, or Thor, Walt Disney's Comics & Stories enters a bold new era at BOOM! Kids with a bang! Featuring a brand new team of super-heroes culled from Disney's Mickey and Donald universe come adventure with The Duck Avenger, Super Goofy, and the man Mickey himself! (C: 0-0-1)
24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99

Expensive premium hardback books.

Yep, I'm disappointed at the pricing/page count on those things. They should be 200 plus pages. It'll take seven volumes to complete the Life and Times of Scrooge plus the companion stories, for instance, and that's if they omit the commentary texts, which I enjoyed reading. They led me to search for old Barks stories that inspired the L&T series.

I might be convinced to buy that Christmas one, though.

I'd like some reprints of the non-funny-animal stuff from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Duck Tales!

And make the Muppets comics available to Australia, that would be a useful start.