Barks was truly a master when it came to drawing characters as silhouettes. Although silhouettes are by definition nothing but large one-coloured surfaces, he managed to make them both recognizable and expressive to an extent that was never seen before in comic books. He also realized that a silhouette is not just a black shape on a light background. It might be a light surface on a dark area as well! Finally, Barks was fully aware of the dramatic effect that silhouettes can have and he used them to the fullest advantage throughout the years.

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No uncertainty as to who these characters are, eh?

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Observe the intelligent use of 'lighting' - the badge, the moon, the stars.

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The walls have a reverse silhouette effect.

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Light silhouettes? Of course, when the events take place at night...

In U$69 the silhouettes even take an active part in the story.