 European
readers are familiar with a character known as Paperetta Yè-Yè, who is introduced as
Goldie's granddaughter. (The word used can also mean 'niece' but in context it's
clear 'granddaughter' is meant.) Although she is virtually unknown in American
comics, her English name is Dickie Duck. She has also been used in Brazil, where she
is known as Pata Lee (or "Ieie") She was created by Romano Scarpa, the
same artist who created Brigitta MacBridge.
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names, location and identity of Paperetta's parents are unknown, but one must assume that
Goldie had a child at some point in order to become a grandmother. Since Paperetta
is not a Barks or Rosa character, I could disregard her existence, but she is a
cute character. Perhaps she is the daughter of one of those orphans Goldie is said
to have raised after the Gold Rush? Or perhaps...well, comic books are all about
using your imagination. Maybe it's best left at that... ;)
