Darkwing Duck
Creation & Design
Darkwing Duck was created by Tad Stones and was designed to be a parody of superhero tropes, combining elements of classic detective stories with comedic elements.Early Years
Darkwing Duck first appeared in his own animated series in 1991, quickly becoming a beloved character known for his catchphrases and humorous antics.Character Development
Over the years, Darkwing Duck has evolved from a comedic hero to a more complex character, dealing with themes of responsibility, friendship, and the consequences of his actions.Cultural Reception
Darkwing Duck received critical acclaim for its clever writing and engaging characters, becoming a cult classic among fans of animated series.Character Details
Real Name:
Drake Mallard
Aliases:
The Terror That Flaps in the Night, The Duck Knight
Species:
Duck
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Gizmoduck, Launchpad McQuack, The Fearsome Five
Abilities:
Master detective, Martial arts, Gadgetry
Equipment:
Grappling hook, Gas gun, Various gadgets
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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First published appearance of Darkwing Duck in a comic magazine story
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First published appearance of Darkwing Duck in a comic magazine story
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1st appearance of Darkwing Duck in comics
Premiere issue of a four-part limited series published by Disney
[November 2020 - Darkwing Duck is going to be rebooted with the possibility of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg producing]
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1st appearance of Darkwing Duck in comics
Premiere issue of a four-part limited series published by Disney
[November 2020 - Darkwing Duck is going to be rebooted with the possibility of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg producing]
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Stories featuring Darkwing Duck
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Scarce, second-to-final issue
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Final issue
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Copies ordered by retailers: 6,300
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Variant second printing cover art by James Silvani
Cover art inspired by The Dark Knight Returns #1 (1986)
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Variant second printing cover art by James Silvani
Cover art inspired by The Dark Knight Returns #1 (1986)
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San Diego Comic Con 2010 exclusive
Cover art inspired by The Dark Knight Returns #1 (1986)
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San Diego Comic Con 2010 exclusive
Cover art inspired by The Dark Knight Returns #1 (1986)
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Cover art by Jake Myler
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Variant cover art by Amy Mebberson
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Copies ordered by retailers: 6,658
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Variant cover art by James Silvani
New York Comic Con 2010 exclusive, limited to 500 copies
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Variant cover art by James Silvani
New York Comic Con 2010 exclusive, limited to 500 copies
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Variant cover art by Sabrina Alberghetti
Cover art inspired by Batman #1 (1940)
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Variant cover art by Sabrina Alberghetti
Cover art inspired by Batman #1 (1940)
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Cover art inspired by Detective Comics #31 (1939)
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Cover art inspired by Batman: The Killing Joke #1(1988)
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Cover art inspired by Batman: The Killing Joke #1(1988)
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Scarce, low print run
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Final issue
Cover art inspired by 'The X-men' #101 (1976) featuring Gizmoduck
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Final issue
Cover art inspired by 'The X-men' #101 (1976) featuring Gizmoduck
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128-page softcover trade paperback, limited print run
Collects Duck Tales #5 and #6 (2011) and Darkwing Duck #17 and #18 (2011)
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128-page softcover trade paperback, limited print run
Collects Duck Tales #5 and #6 (2011) and Darkwing Duck #17 and #18 (2011)
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