Disney LongBox Reviews : Disney Mickey Mouse Shorts #2

The hit mini-series based on the viral Disney Mickey Mouse animated shorts continues with a comedy-packed issue that takes the characters into the starchy fields of Idaho, the mysterious lands of China, a double date in the park and finally,a nice relaxing day at home with your favourite pet. Come along as we explore these beloved tales once more in print form.

POTATOLAND

Donald and Goofy are on a cross state trip to take Goofy to the state of Idaho where Goofy cluelessly believes there is an actual theme park based around potatoes. When the trio arrives, all they see is a field full of potato crops. Not wanting to avoid disappointing Goofy, the boys build a theme park overnight to please their lifelong chum.

PANDA-MONIUM

In this international story, Mickey takes a trip to the Beijing Zoo to take pictures of the various animals enclosed within. He soon discovers a baby panda and becomes determined to take a photo of it but the cunningness of the baby plus other hazards including monkeys, vultures and elephants keep Mickey from his goal. Will he manage to take his desired photo or fail ?

This charming tale represents quite well the problem with taking photographs sometimes with just about everything going wrong.

THE ADORABLE COUPLE

This tale focuses on Mickey and Minnie going through a stroll in the park, enjoying their happy go-lucky lives until they bump into Donald and Daisy who are having relationship troubles. The duo invites the miserable couple on a double date with them as they partake in activities such as bike riding, dancing and walking around with the ducks getting more and more miserable as the day goes on. Can Mickey and Minnie figure out how to make Donald and Daisy happy once again ?

GASP

Mickey is spending the day with his beloved goldfish Gubbles (Wait where’s Pluto ?) as the two partake in games until a cat sneaks in and tries to eat Gubbles as Mickey tries to save his little buddy in over the top comedic manners as poor Gubbles get in worst shape after every attempt.

Overall, Mickey Mouse Shorts #2 is a perfect title for children of all ages if they have no access to the Internet or television, it makes for a perfect way to experience these beloved shorts in an non-electronic fashion.

CREDITS: 

WRITER: Scott Tipton ( STORIES 1,2 and 4) David Gerstein ( STORY 3)

ART: Mercury Filmworks and Disney Television Animation

EDITOR: Sarah Gaydos

ARCHIVAL EDITOR: David Gerstein

PUBLISHER: IDW