

He's a very flawed individual, who nevertheless will step up to bat and display genuine heroism when it's called for. Usually depicted as a Classical Anti-Hero, particularly in Carl Barks's stories.

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In Paperinik New Adventures, he got his own series and was suddenly fighting alien invasions, mad scientists, and major disasters on a regular basis with new powerful weapons and gear.He hides this in his civilian identity by playing up his lazy layabout characteristics.

Most notably as Paperinik/Duck Avenger, where he sometimes reaches near- Batman levels of hyper-competence, even if it varies a lot Depending on the Writer.Admittedly, a significant portion of it is Values Dissonance, since during the heyday of the comics (and in the perpetual 1950s of the Don Rosa comics), it was perfectly normal for parents to use Corporal Punishment. In some cases it's outright intentional Black Comedy. Abusive Parents: It's kind of an universal staple that his violent tantrums extend to his nephews as well.Carl Barks once said that he liked writing Donald because whether he was a good guy or a bad guy could change from story to story. Despite his many, MANY flaws, he is often capable of great decency and even heroism at a pinch. Unlike in the animated shorts, where his chief distinguishing features are his trademark violent rages and nigh-incomprehensible quacking, the Donald of the comics is articulate and has a more nuanced character, though he still has a temper and will not hesitate to get back at anyone who gets on his bad side (using underhanded tactics, if necessary). The Everyduck at the center of the duck comic universe. Voiced by: Clarence Nash (1934-1984), Tony Anselmo (1985-present), Daniel Ross ( Mickey and the Roadster Racers)
