Monthly run-down: May

So hey - who wants a brand new PK New Era story, translated by Banker and Meripihka?

This time you can read it two ways: All of it uploaded to Imgur, or you can download the whole thing. Honestly, I think Banker spoils us.

Read it online:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Download it:
The Banks of Time

These are good times to be a PK fan, people.

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Monthly run-down: April

Apologies for the late update this month. Real life and poor planning. In any case, there's not too much to report.

But here's something: Banker did a fancy new retranslation of one of the special issues of PKNA, with better-quality scans and everything. Check it out:


PKNA 1999 Special (deluxe version) - The End of the World


Banker also draws our attention to some colorless pages from the upcoming PK New Era story, as well as a Facebook site that continually brings new teasers and stuff. Both worth checking out as well.

See ya next month!

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Monthly run-down: February

Apologies for the late update here. Not sure if anybody is actually checking this site instead of Banker's anymore anyway. I mostly just serve a diluted version of whatever Banker says anyway.



And this month I can report... well, nothing, really. Banker seems to be busy. Whether with projects or personal stuff, I have no idea, but either way I'd say he's earned as much time off as he wants or needs.



In the meantime... Well, I spoke about something I wanted to do a long time ago, and I still haven't gotten around to it. But I think this might be the month where I finally start doing some work here. (And hey, it's been about three years since I last translated something.)



Because there is ONE last part of the PKNA series we never got around to. And I think it's about time...













See you next month.

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Monthly run-down: January

Hey there!



This month: More Duck Avenger translations from Banker!







Issue #21 of the 'Pikappa' series to be specific, including a bonus story. You can find it all here!



And that, I believe, is that for the month. But feel free to correct me if I've missed something.



Failing that, though - see you next month!

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Monthly run-down: November

And suddenly it's December! This month on "What kind of cool stuff has Banker been making for us?":







Two different DoubleDuck stories which can be found here!







And another short story that can be found here!



And that, I believe, is that! Have a very merry whatever, and I'll see you guys with another run-down in the new year!

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Monthly run-down: August

So, here's everything that happened in August:



*crickets chirping*



All right, quiet month. If anything's come up, I seem to have missed it entirely. If you're feeling withdrawal symptoms from the amazing dose of new PK we had in July, just go and read that again. Here, I'll even link you.



I'd say everybody involved is allowed to rest on their laurels for a bit. But if you hear anything about what's coming up next, be sure to let us know in the comments section.



See you next month!

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The fate of the Ducklair Tower is in your hands!

So, remember when I mentioned that the conclusion of the new Duck Avenger miniseries would be decided by a vote? Well, as it turns out, here's what the vote is going to decide:



(slight spoiler alert for some of the plot)



At some point during the climax of the story, the Duck Avenger will be faced with a choice. Ducklair Tower is under attack. Evronians are everywhere. And there may only be one way to stop them.

The Avenger is in 'The Omega Room', faced with a button that could destroy the Ducklair tower (and presumably the Evronian attackers with it). But does he press the button, BLOWING UP the Ducklair Tower, or does he face the Evronians head on, trying to defend the tower?



YOU CAN VOTE HERE, at least until Monday 14th at 12 pm (Italian time, presumably, which means UTC/GMT+02:00)

The option on the top ("Affrontare gli Evroniani...") means that the Duck Avenger will go and defend the tower.

The option on the bottom ("Premere il bottone...") means that he will press the button and destroy the Ducklair tower.



There used to be a clear majority in favor of defending the tower (which is why I never got around to sharing the story, as it seemed like a foregone conclusion anyway), but now it's suddenly an extremely close race. Probably because the writer Francesco Artibani has been campaigning for pressing the button, saying "Vote for the destruction - you won't regret it!"



So, how do you feel? Does it seem wrong to bring the Ducklair Tower back after so many years, only to immediately blow it up? Or are you excited by the idea of the PKNA universe moving forward instead of dwelling on the past - even if it means destroying one of the most important pieces of the PKNA universe itself?



Go and vote, in any case. I'm still sorry that I didn't share this earlier, but there's still time!



Personally, I'm split as hell. I can certainly appreciate that it is a bold move to press the story forward like that, but... dear god, all my childhood memories!



Oh well. We'll see how it goes.

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Monthly run-down: April

Well, then. It's been a quiet month. Unless I've missed something, of course, in which case you should feel very free to correct me.

Paperinik Appgrade #19 came out this month, featuring the fourth installment of PK Universo. So go and check that out if you're anything approaching Italian.



It doesn't look like these stories have started making it to other countries yet. Perhaps it is too much to hope that they will, but I'll be keeping an eye out. And make sure to let us know if you ever spot them in your own countries.





And that... would seem to be that. Like I said, quiet month.



Let's see what the next one brings. See you next time!

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Monthly rundown: February

Not a whole lot of news this month, but quite a few new translations: Banker has finished another six translations of Pikappa bonus stories.





The first three can be found here...







While the next three can be found here.







That's it for this time, I suppose. Let me know if there's anything I've overlooked. Like always, feel very free to share any links or news in the comment section, and I'll do another monthly round-up next month.



Strength and power!

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Monthly run-down: January + December

All right, time for a monthly run-down (which is a thing that I've just decided that we do now)! Here's all the stuff that's been happening for the past month (and a bit - I think we're really stretching back to just before Christmas).



Banker has taken on another series: The Double-Duck stories. If you haven't heard of these, they're a frequently hilarious series of comics casting Donald as a secret agent, with new characters, a bit of an overarching plot and a style that combines the traditional Italian Duck-comic style with a slightly more grown-up kind of humor.









You can find the Banker-translated four-part story by going here . There you'll also find a sexed-up depiction of Tempest Gale in a santa hat that Banker threw up for added festivity. If that's something you've been looking for, today's your lucky day. If you don't wanna be seen ogling Disney characters in their underwear - well, just stop scrolling down after you get to the comics. Banker's got your squeaky-clean Disney entertainment covered as well.







Then there's three new Pikappa stories translated, also by Banker (of course). These you can find by going here.





And then, perhaps most excitedly, something new just hit news-stands in Italy: PK Universo!

PK Universo is essentially an alternate universe-take on the events of the earliest PKNA stories, written by Tito Faraci(!!!!). It combines our well-known characters with a more traditional style, asking the question: What would have happened if the Duck Avenger had never met One, and was forced to take on an alien menace relying only on his old equipment and the aid of Gyro Gearloose. I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but it looks pretty sweet, it's awesome to see the PKNA universe get some love again, and come on - Tito Faraci!!!



Now, I'm not sure at all, but this seems like the kind of thing that could realistically show up on Comixology in an English version before TOO long, so it might not be a translation project fit for this blog - we do, after all. pride ourselves on only sharing the gems that Disney seems to have forgotten - but it is definitely exciting to see this is out there, and it promises good things for the future.





I believe that's all for this month - feel free to tell me if there's something I've missed. And if you feel like these blog posts have become far too irregular and undependable (and you'd be right, I have to admit), remember that you can always check the comment section of the latest blog update or see what's happening at Banker's blog. Those two places are where I get the vast majority of my information anyway.



In fact, let's make that the official policy from now on (seeing as it's what we've been doing for ages anyway): Feel free to share and discuss any news or updates in the comment section of this update, and at the end of this month I'll make another run-down of the month's developments. (I might make smaller updates too, if something urgent pops up.)



Till next time - Strength and Power (or whatever)!

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Banker brings you: New stuff!

Banker returns with three new stories from the PiKappa series. Check them out here.







(I'll add them to the archives here, but heck, you might as well go to Banker's site for 'em.)

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