Disney Giant Halloween Hex #1

   I was really excited about this supposedly 'all-new' Disney Halloween special from IDW Publishing. But this special that hit stands just this past Wednesday wasn't comprised of all-new material at all. Instead, like with their other Disney titles, this book was made up of stories reprinted in other Disney comics. To be fair, two of them were never before published in the United States until now. But I really was looking for to something a little more 'up-to-date' looking.  
    The star of this special is the magical arch-enemy of Uncle Scrooge- Magica De Spell. In a story from a 1995 Italian comic, Magica is on a another quest to steal Uncle Scrooge's lucky dime when her annoying relatives come to visit. Insisting on helping her along, they actually help Magica. But, upon numerous rebuffs of warning from a gnome, the enchantress learns that having it all isn't all it's quacked up to be. 
   Then Magica returns for a one-page gag from Holland as she dreams up another scheme to steal Scrooge's dime. 
   Both stories were actually pretty good. The art was very clean and they both were kinda funny. Plus after years of not knowing why, I finally learned why it's so gosh darn important that Magica De Spell steals Scrooge's lucky dime- it all has to do with her being able to perfect a Midas touch spell that will turn everything she touches to gold. 
   Honestly, I don't understand why Magica doesn't just tell Scrooge her scheme and they wind up splitting the profits. I mean, he's so greedy, I think he wouldn't pass up a chance to get even richer.
    The last story of this special was the only actual Halloween themed tale. From the 1960s, it stars an elderly witch named Witch Hazel and her trusty broom. On Halloween Eve, her nephew comes to visit. But when his antics get out of control, the Witch Hazel and the broom will have to use their wits as (at least in this story) witches and warlocks can't hex each other as their powers cancel each other out.  
     The Witch Hazel story was a nice closer to a special that pleased despite not being what I wanted. I truly wish Disney would make IDW produce new stories. There's supposed to be a Duck Tales revival coming soon and this special devoted to Magica would've been a nice teaser for fans both old and new.
     Not a bad read. A fun Halloween treat but using reprints in an all-new special is a little bit of a trick.

   Worth Consuming

   Rating: 7 out of 10 stars.