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Anniversaries during 2022 as far as characters from the classic Disney universe in general are concerned (cartoons, comics, video games).

Once again, I wish you a happy new year in 2022, so I can publish a special post about the events related to this year, and focused on Disney's famous heroes, their movies and series. Before I list some anniversaries, let me just say that, although belatedly, I wish all Orthodox who celebrate according to the Julian calendar a Merry Christmas, that is, happy holidays! С Рождеством! Христос родился! Срећан Божић! Христос се роди!

1. 70 years since the creation of Junior Woodchucks

Admittedly, this is related to 2021, but let me post here as a corrected mistake. In February 1951, Carl Barks published a comic book called "Operation St. Bernard", which mentions for the first time the famous group of young scouts "Junior Woodchucks" and in which Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck (Donald's nephews) are members of the organization and with the help of the Junior Woodchuck Guide Book finds answers to every problem. And yes, this comic is about Huey, Dewey and Louie try to make Bolivar a real St. Bernhard's rescue dog.

2. 70 years since Barks' comic "A Christmas For Shacktown"

Yes, this comic was published on November 20, 1951, but it was already published in 1952 in some countries. Certainly, in my opinion this is the best comic published by Carl Barks. Yes, this is one of the best comics in terms of Christmas specials.

3. 70 years since the appearance of the comic "Golden Helmet"

Also, one of the best comics by Carl Barks, which talks about the search for a golden helmet in which Donald Duck together with his nephews go with Azure Blue and Sharky in search of a golden Viking helmet. Although the story was created on December 3, 1951, this comic will be published on May 20, 1952.

4. 90 years since the creation and first appearance of Goofy

A character named Dippy Dawg, who would later be renamed Goofy and one of the most important and best Disney characters ever, first appeared in Disney's classic short "Mickey's Revue" on May 27, 1932.

5. 70 years since the appearance of Goofy Junior or A.K.A. Max Goof (Goofy's son) (although it will be 30 years)

Although the question is whether he is the same character or not, he still appeared as Goofy Junior in Disney's classic short under the name "Fathers Are People", came out for the first time on October 21, 1951 under the direction of Jack Kinney as the son of George Geef Goofy. He will appear several times as Goofy Junior, and after some time in 1992, on September 5, he will appear as Max Goof as Goofy's son and will be a very famous Disney character for a while through several cartoons and animated films.

6. 30th anniversary of the Goof Troop series

On September 5, 1992, the Goof Troop series began to air, one of Disney’s Afternoon series, which is one of my favorite Disney series, where there is mostly harmony and quarrel between Goofy’s neighbors and Pete and their family. Yes, in addition to Max, Pete Junior (and he has his anniversary), Peg and Pistol also appear.

7. 85 years since the first appearance of Donald's nephews (Huey, Dewey and Louie) in the comic "Donald's nephews"

On October 17, 1937, Donald's nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie first appeared in a comic strip by Al Taliaferro "Donald's Nephews" and who would surely change Donald's life later. First as very naughty boys that their mother Della Duck could not take care of, until Donald finally adopted them, to smarter and more mature boys. The first animated display of themselves will be in the classic short of the same name, "Donald's Nephews", on April 15, 1938.

8. 85th anniversary of Daisy Duck (then Donna Duck)

Although Daisy Duck officially appeared in the classic shorts "Mr. Duck Steps Out" on June 7, 1940, her prototype was created in the classic shorts "Don Donald", shown on January 9, 1937. Of course then it was Donna Duck, but she would later be called Daisy Duck, while Donna Duck would later be a separate person and Daisy’s sister.

9. The 80th anniversary of the first appearance of Pete's son, Pete Junior or P.J.

In the classic short "Bellboy Donald", first shown on December 18, 1942, Pete's son named Pete Junior appears for the first time, who was a real villain at the time. He would later reshape and become P.J. in Goof Troop and he will then be a calm and scared (because of his father) boy, but very friendly and he was shown for the first time in Goof Troop in 1992 (I just published about it).

10. 80 years since the first appearance of Jose Carioca and the movie "Saludos Amigos"

On August 24, 1942, the then movie "Saludos Amigos" was shown, which shows the diversity of South America. Although it was necessary to look for allies in South America during the Second World War, this film still showed very well and introduced some novelties and acquaintances with other cultures. Also appearing for the first time is Jose Carioca, a parrot from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil who will be Donald's best friend, and later the two of them will be Panchito Pistoles' best friends in the movie "The Three Caballeros" two years later. Jose Carioca will certainly appear many times so far in cartoons and comics, but especially in comics in Brazil where he has his family and friends.

11. 75th anniversary of the first appearance of Scrooge McDuck

In the comic "Christmas on Bear Mountain" by Carl Barks, published in November and December 1947, Donald's uncle, Scrooge McDuck, who will be the richest duck in the world, appears for the first time. It should not be forgotten that Scrooge will have his first animated feature in "Scrooge McDuck and Money", in 1967, together with Donald's nephews (these are Scrooge's grandnephews).

12. 70th anniversary of the first appearance of Gyro Gearloose (plus Little Helper)

The comic book "Gladstone's Terrible Secret", also by Carl Barks, published in May 1952, although written on August 23, 1951, features Gyro Gearloose, a famous inventor who invents various things and is Donald's best friend and a friend of his family (although Scrooge pays him poorly, even with peanuts). Of course, there’s his assistant, Little Helper.

13. 70th anniversary of the first appearances of April, May and June Duck (Daisy’s nieces)

Although it will first appear in a comic book by Carl Barks' "Flip Decision", released in February 1953, the story takes place on June 30, 1952, and it is then that Daisy's nieces are born to be part of Daisy's family. Yes, they are called April, May and June Duck (by the names of the months) and they will play a big role in comics, especially in European comics. Although they appear in the animation for the first time in House of Mouse, it is more of a cameo than a real role, and the real role will be played in Legends of the Three Caballeros and that they will be great there. In addition to being Daisy’s nieces, they will also be partners for Donald’s nephews, although it causes confusion in some things (Daisy’s brother as the father of Donald’s nephews in some Duck comic book authors).

14. 70th Anniversary of Glittering Goldie (Goldie O'Gilt)

Although she first appeared in the comic book "Back to the Klondike", she appeared as a character on September 18, 1952 by Carl Barks. Yes, she was a famous dancer in the Klondike and was called "Star of The North" and who was Scrooge's love from the past until she stole his gold. Yes, Barks used her only once in his comics, but she often appears in other comics (especially from Don Rosa) and in the animated series Ducktales.

15. 55th anniversary of Dickie Duck

Yes, although this is more for 2021, but let's not forget it. She is Goldie's granddaughter and first appeared on December 18, 1966 in the comic book "The Miner's Granddaughter" ("Arriva Paperetta Yè-Yè") by Romano Scarpa and will have an interesting role in Italian and Brazilian comics. Yes, she is sometimes portrayed as a teenager and sometimes as a young woman, although she depends on various Duck comic book writers.

15. 35th Anniversary of Sport Goofy in Soccermania

On May 27, 1987, a special Disney special was shown in which Goofy and Scrooge meet in one place. Yes, this is a Duckburg football game against the Beagle Boys.

16. 35th Anniversary of the Ducktales Series (plus the 5th Anniversary of the Ducktales Reboot) plus the 35th Anniversary of the Appearances of Launchpad McQuack, Bentina Beakley, Webby Vanderquack and Duckworth

On September 18, 1987, the Ducktales were shown for the first time, which will be a legendary series and one of the best and longest then made by Disney. Yes, and it belongs to Disney Afternoon. Taking inspiration from the Carl Barks comics, an animated series was made about the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and Donald’s nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie Duck. There are also new characters who will be icons of their time and are now popular, namely Launchpad McQuack, Scrooge's pilot, later Darkwing Duck, as Darkwing's sidekick, then Bentina Beakley and her granddaughter Webby and balter Duckworth. Of course, there are other characters, but these stand out. Ducktales himself will have his animated movie shown in 1990 and 27 years later, in 2017, the Ducktales reboot. I’m sure most like this series.

17. 20th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts video game

Yes, this is something that most Disney fans and most video game fans love. On March 28, 2002, in collaboration with Disney, the Japan Square company released a video game to be played on the Playstation that will be one of Disney’s icons in recent years, an icon of the 21st century. This is one of the biggest Disney crossovers in which a fourteen-year-old boy Sora, along with Riku and Kairi need to find the key to the heart. Yes, Sora's companions will certainly be Donald Duck as a wizard and Goofy as a crazy knight, but with a good heart. And Mickey Mouse is the king of that universe. Yes, there are characters from the Final Fantasy video game series. This game will improve and will be released in sequels. Although, I recommend it to experts who understand that.

18. 20th Anniversary of Pk: Out of the Shadows (video game)

It is an action adventure video game that was created and realized in 2002 by Ubi Soft Entertainment and in which Donald Duck as Pk. Yes, if you know about the Pk-Duck Avenger or PKNA (Paperinik New Adventures) comics, then you will know about this game as well. A video game in which Donald Duck as Duck Avenger (Pk) fights against the alien ducks Evronians, especially against Zoster and General Zondag. Yes, it is interesting that Pk starred by Rob Paulsen.

I think that’s what this year’s anniversary is all about. If you have any more related to this topic, feel free to let me know and apologize if I forgot someone or something.

Happy anniversary to all and these characters and these movies and series and comics and cartoons and video games. Also, if you like any of these characters or like any of these series or movies or video games or comics, feel free to like this or reblog this.

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