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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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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Copies ordered by retailers: 6,300

Darkwing Duck #1

BOOM! 2010 Vol. 1
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Variant second printing cover art by James Silvani

Cover art inspired by The Dark Knight Returns #1 (1986)

Darkwing Duck #1

BOOM! 2010 Vol. 1
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Cover art by Jake Myler

Darkwing Duck #3

BOOM! 2010 Vol. 1
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Darkwing Duck #7

BOOM! 2010 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Sabrina Alberghetti

Cover art inspired by Batman #1 (1940)

Darkwing Duck #8

BOOM! 2011 Vol. 1
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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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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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