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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
First Appearance:
Disney Adventures Magazine
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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Disney Adventures Magazine
Disney ⋅ 1991
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Disney Adventures Magazine
 
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First published appearance of Darkwing Duck in a comic magazine story

Darkwing Duck #1
Disney ⋅ 1991
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Darkwing Duck #1
 
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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]

Disney Afternoon #1
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Disney Afternoon #1
 
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Stories featuring Darkwing Duck

Disney Afternoon #9
Marvel ⋅ 1995
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Disney Afternoon #9
 
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Scarce, second-to-final issue

Disney Afternoon #10
Marvel ⋅ 1995
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Disney Afternoon #10
 
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Final issue

Darkwing Duck #1
BOOM! ⋅ 2010
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Darkwing Duck #1
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 6,300

Darkwing Duck #1
2nd Print ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2010
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Darkwing Duck #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
SDCC ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2010
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Darkwing Duck #1
 
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San Diego Comic Con 2010 exclusive

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

Darkwing Duck #2
BOOM! ⋅ 2010
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Darkwing Duck #2
 
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Cover art by Jake Myler

Darkwing Duck #3
Variant ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2010
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Darkwing Duck #3
 
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Variant cover art by Amy Mebberson

Darkwing Duck #4
BOOM! ⋅ 2010
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Darkwing Duck #4
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 6,658

Darkwing Duck #1
NYCC ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2010
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Darkwing Duck #1
 
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Variant cover art by James Silvani

New York Comic Con 2010 exclusive, limited to 500 copies

Darkwing Duck #7
Variant ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2010
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Darkwing Duck #7
 
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Variant cover art by Sabrina Alberghetti

Cover art inspired by Batman #1 (1940)

Darkwing Duck #8
Variant ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2011
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Darkwing Duck #8
 
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Cover art inspired by Detective Comics #31 (1939)

Darkwing Duck Annual #1
BOOM! ⋅ 2011
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Darkwing Duck Annual #1
 
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Cover art inspired by Batman: The Killing Joke #1(1988)

Darkwing Duck #17
BOOM! ⋅ 2011
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Darkwing Duck #17
 
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Scarce, low print run

Darkwing Duck #18
BOOM! ⋅ 2011
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Darkwing Duck #18
 
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Final issue

Cover art inspired by 'The X-men' #101 (1976) featuring Gizmoduck

Darkwing Duck / DuckTales: Dangerous Currency
TPB ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2011
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Darkwing Duck / DuckTales: Dangerous Currency
 
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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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