DT93 Au Redesigns (Season 2)

In thinking about my DuckTales 1993 Au, I wanted to reintroduce some characters from the Duck Universe comics.

Minima De Spell (American Pekin Duck)

Minima De Spell is the daughter of the infamous Poe De Spell and niece of Magica De Spell. Minima is a very ambitious and outwardly self-assured witch in -training. She cares a great deal for her friends, to the point of starting a revolution for them, going against her dad and aunt. Unfortunately, said uprising lead to her grounding and her best friend being turned into a goat by her aunt. Since she’s been reluctant to form friendships.

Millicent LeStrange (American Pekin Duck)

Millicent LeStrange is a peculiar child, who keeps to herself, as result, she hadn’t any friends, until Donald. She values hard work and has a somewhat polished demeanour. However, after befriending Donald, she loosens up, allowing her inner rebelliousness to take charge.

It’s been one year since the series finale of Ducktales, The Last Adventure, aired.

DT93 Au Character Designs (Season 1)

While thinking about my DuckTales 1993 Au character redesigns, I also created some new/semi-new characters.

Basil Crackshell is my interpretation of Fenton’s father and Francis is my interpretation of Doofus’s beloved Gummeemama Francis in the 90s. I intend to have both characters appear in the DT93 au.

I knew I wanted to create a “rival” for Della and April. After watching “Day of the Only Child,” I thought it would be interesting if the Drakes and Ducks were enemies for over one generation. After watching “The First Adventure,” I found it hard to accept Duckworth as Scrooge’s assistant at the bin and at the manor, especially since I don’t picture him being the adventurer type. So I made Basil. He’s largely inspired by the DuckTales 1987 iteration of Fenton.

Basil Crackshell

Basil Crackshell is a dorky, dependable, and prudent individual. The son of Duckburg’s chief of police, he is extremely capable in serious situations. Since becoming Scrooge McDuck’s personal assistant, he’s grown attached to McDuck’s three charges: April, Della, and Donald. Caring for them as if they were his own family. He is engaged to one of his dad’s officers, officer Cabrera, and eagerly looks forward to what the future hold for them.

Francis Bourbourg

Francis Bourbourg is a polished and proud woman. Who modeled back in the day. She has a son, who she holds too high, somewhat unattainable standards. Francis leads the Association of Status Seekers, a club for Duckburg’s wealthy and respectable patrons. She manipulates the people around her into giving her exactly what she wants. She looks down on the "unrefined", as well as those who don’t bend to her will. This includes April and Della, her neighbors. The girls are never ladylike enough for her liking.

María Antonia Magdalena Aldonsa

María Antonia Magdalena Aldonsa is an ambitious, driven young woman. She works as an officer at Duckburg’s 13th precinct. Fresh out of the academy, she’s eager to make a difference. That said, she is a realist. Though her energetic manner might paint her as naïve, she’s deals well with the physical world. At times, she tends to think to think in absolutes, but is supportive of change. María is engaged to the chief of police’s son, Basil. He’s not just her partner, but also her best friend. She’s typically an honest and straightforward individual and expects the same in return.

Phoebe P. Beakley is a resourceful, intellectual, somewhat intense child. They aren’t a physical fighter, they’re much more skilled in an office or laboratory setting. Phoebe’s the "guy in the chair.” What they lack in physicality, they make up for it in intellect and ingenuity. They invent the most amazing gadgets for S.H.U.S.H. operatives to use in the field. They are gifted in multiple fields of science, and have an unusual fascination for Norse battle tactics. Despite her intelligence, she lacks social graces, as she’s very awkward around people. Which is a cause of concern for their mother.

Phoebe also has a bulldog named Yugi(Yu-gi).

DT93 Au Redesigns (Season 1)

In thinking about my DuckTales 1993 Au, I wanted to reintroduce some characters from the Duck Universe comics.

Thompson Lovett aka Tom Lovett and Bethany Van Der Built aka Betty Lou Van Der Built were originally written by Diego Fasano and designed by Alessandro Barbucci, for the Paperino Paperotto comics series. I was drawn to them because they aren’t well known and were written as childhood friends of Donalds (correct me if I’m wrong.)

I redesigned them so they’d suit the au. Along with redesigning a couple of comic characters, I also redesigned April. I figured she needed an update, though this new look wouldn’t appear until season 2.

April Caledon (American Pekin Duck)

April is Scrooge McDuck’s ward, often cited as the most formidable child in Scrooge’s little group. She is a level-headed and intelligent child, yet otherwise unworldly, she can be ignorant when faced with an ordinary commonplace situation. Despite her best efforts, her cousins drag her into their schemes. Nonetheless, ever the peacemaker, April is commonly the trio’s voice of reason.

Bethany Louise Van Der Built (Mandarin Duck)

Effie is a wealthy duckling. Great-grandparents built their wealth through a multi international shipping company which her mother would eventually inherit. She is an incredibly kindhearted child despite what many think. Since she is a lead member of the DSH (Duckburg’s Subsequent Heirs Society), she’s often thought to be mean-spirited like her cohorts. However, Effie is one of the nicer members of the society. Though if you call her Betty, you die. She is a good associate of Della’s.

Thompson Lovett (Northern White-Faced Owl)

Thompson Lovett is a character from the comic book series Paperino Paperotto, a childhood friend of Donald’s. Tom is initially Donald’s rival, as the two compete against each other in Duckburg’s Castaway Tear, but later becomes his [Donald’s] good friend. Thompson is charismatic, outgoing, surfer dude, one of the more popular kids in Duckburg. He loves surfing and chilling, listening to tunes with his buds.

Really want to post my DT93 Au Character Designs for what would be season 1 but like...¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Milo is the adopted child of Mickey Mouse. He’s smart and has a broad knowledge of everyday things, though is always eager to learn more. When faced with something, he doesn’t understand/know he’s dissatisfied until he finds an answer. Milo tends to follow his curiosity, wherever it leads, which often gets him into trouble. While he is generally friendly and kind towards others, he is rather on the passive side, more shy than his dad. However, he can’t resist a good hug.