World of the Dragon Lords

By: Erickson, Byron

The Duck family is transported to an alternate universe in which dragon-riding barbarians hold sway over a population of humans. The Ducks embark on assisting the humans to win their freedom and try... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0911903984
• ISBN13: 9780911903980
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Gemstone Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 13 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 11

Customer Reviews

A masterpiece of a Disney graphic novel

The Disney studios astonish me. For years, they've turned out one bad movie after another, all the while literally sitting on storyboards for what could be some of the greatest animated films ever made -- first Don Rosa's The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck, and now this masterpiece by Byron Erickson and Giorgio Cavazzano. Originally comissioned as a 12-issue serial by Disney's German publisher, last year Gemstone Comics presented it to English-reading audiences for the first time, and like Rosa's book, this is a Disney comic that far surpasses its contemporaries to tell a story worthy of the finest graphic novel libraries. Huey, Dewey and Louie are on a picnic with their uncles Donald and Scrooge when a rift opens up in the fabric of reality. A human magician and warrior from another reality have escaped to Duckburg, with the dragon-riding creatures called the Morg hot on their tails. The ducks are pulled along to their homeworld and get embroiled in the fight by the human resistance to free themselves -- and their former friends, the dragons, from the despicable Morg. This really is a true fantasy epic. The ducks are separated early and, caught up in a war, find themselves working sometimes at cross-purposes, sometimes together without realizing it. New characters are introduced -- friends and enemies both, and we see our heroes from every angle. The nephews are brave, Donald is determined, Scrooge is conniving -- all characterizations that perfectly match our heroes, and further the story. Simply put, this long Disney adventure is one of the true masterpieces of the form. It's the sort of book parents can read with their children and both sit on the edge of their seats, and there's something seriously wrong with Disney for not pursuing the other avenues to tell this incredible story.

A Door Opens... And Closes!

This is a long adventure serial starring Huey, Dewey & Louie, Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge. The ducks are transported to an alternate reality, where they help human beings battle against alien barbarians. It is well written, with great artwork. This is very different from other Disney comic books, but it's a lot of fun.

Nice long read for a rainy day

This book is a great adventure tale for all ages. I really enjoyed the story and the art is simply beautiful. If reading short duck stories leaves you crying "more!," then this is the book for you.