Sheriff of Bullet Valley
| "Sheriff of Bullet Valley" | |
|---|---|
 Comic book cover by Barks | |
| Story code | W OS 199-02 |
| Story | Carl Barks |
| Ink | Carl Barks |
| Date | October 1948 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Layout | 4 rows per page |
| Appearances |
Donald Duck Huey, Dewey and Louie |
| First publication | Four Color #199 |
"Sheriff of Bullet Valley" is a 32-page funny animal comic book western adventure/mystery story written, drawn and lettered by Carl Barks. It was first published by Dell in Four Color #199 (October 1948) with three one-page gag stories: "Sorry to be Safe", "Best Laid Plans", and "The Genuine Article". "Sheriff of Bullet Valley" and the gag stories have been reprinted many times.
Plot
Donald applies for a job as the Sheriff of Bullet Valley and his nephews plan on helping him despite how dangerous he tells them it is. They investigate the mysterious cattle theft from the Diamond Brand Ranch and find out that the thief is none other than Blacksnake McSquirt. It's a fight to the finish when Donald finally defeats Blacksnake.
Analysis
Thomas Andrae writes in Carl Barks and the Disney Comic Book that Sheriff took its inspiration from the B western films of the period — especially Barks's favorite Hopalong Cassidy (1935). Barks used details from the film in his comic book parody. In 1,000 Comic Books You Must Read Tony Isabella describes the tale as "[a] masterful mix of action and comedy."
See also
References
- Andrae, Thomas (2006). Carl Barks and the Disney Comic Book. University of Mississippi Press. pp. 81–84.
- Barks, Carl (2012). Walt Disney's Donald Duck: "The Old Casle's Secret". Fantagraphic Books. pp. 98, 139–170, 171–172, 217, 219, 222.
- Isabella, Tony (2009). 1,000 Comic Books You Must Read. Krause Publications.
External links
- Sheriff of Bullet Valley at the INDUCKS
- Sheriff of Bullet Valley in Carl Barks guidebook