Carl Barks
American artist
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Carl Barks was an American artist renowned for his work on Donald Duck and other Disney characters. He was instrumental in developing the personalities and storylines for these characters, particularly Donald Duck, creating over 500 stories. Barks' contributions were so significant that he became a cult figure, with his collected works published in extensive volumes. His artistic legacy is celebrated within the broader context of comic art's institutionalization and growing academic respectability.12
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