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Creation & Design

Howard the Duck was created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik, first appearing in the early 1970s as a satirical character in the Marvel Universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced in a horror comic, Howard quickly became a cult favorite, leading to his own series that explored social issues through humor and absurdity.

Character Development

Over the years, Howard has evolved from a mere comic relief character to a symbol of satire and social commentary, often reflecting the absurdities of modern life.

Cultural Reception

Howard the Duck has received mixed reviews over the years, with some praising his wit and humor while others criticize his absurdity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Howard
First Appearance:
Fear (Adventure Into) #19
Aliases:
The Duck, The Quack, The Intergalactic Duck
Species:
Anthropomorphic Duck
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Defenders, The Avengers, The Guardians of the Galaxy
Abilities:
Intelligence, Combat Skills, Wit
Equipment:
Laser Pistol, Various Gadgets
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
none

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Fear (Adventure Into) #19
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Fear (Adventure Into) #19
 
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1st appearance of Howard the Duck

Man-Thing #1
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Man-Thing #1
 
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2nd appearance of Howard the Duck

First Man-Thing solo title

Giant-Size Man-Thing #4
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Giant-Size Man-Thing #4
 
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First solo story featuring Howard the Duck

1st appearance of Garko the Man-frog

Howard the Duck #1
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Howard the Duck #1
 
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First solo title featuring Howard the Duck

1st appearance of Beverly Switzler

1st appearance of Pro-Rata, a magician who used his accounting knowledge to wield magic

Marvel Treasury Edition #12
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Treasury Edition #12
 
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1st appearance of Doctor Angst, a criminal magician sent to assassinate presidential candidate, Howard the Duck

1st team appearance of The Band of the Bland: The Black Hole, Sitting Bullseye, Tillie the Hun and The Spanker

Howard the Duck #14
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Howard the Duck #14
 
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1st full appearance of Dr Reich, Hitler's dentist

1st full appearance of Howard the Duck as Son of Satan

Howard the Duck #15
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Howard the Duck #15
 
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1st appearance of Dr. Bong, one of Howard the Duck's arch-nemesis'

Howard the Duck #19
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Howard the Duck #19
 
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Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #50 (1967)

Howard the Duck Magazine #1
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Howard the Duck Magazine #1
 
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Beverley Switzer is seen topless while lying in bed with Howard

Howard the Duck #33
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Final issue

Lobo the Duck #1
Amalgam ⋅ 1997
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One-shot featuring the combined characters of Lobo from DC and Howard the Duck from Marvel

1st appearance of a character named Bongface

Howard the Duck #2
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Howard the Duck #2
 
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Variant cover art by Mahmud Asrar

S.H.I.E.L.D. #10
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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1st team appearance of the Legion of Howards, a Multiverse team of Howard the Ducks: Robo-Duck, Thor Duck, Sister Howard the Duck, Ever-lovin' blue-eyed Howard the Duck (Ben Grimm) and Dr. Strange Duck

Howard the Duck #1
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Howard the Duck #1
 
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1st appearance of Gwenpool in-story, previously appeared on the cover of Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #2

1st appearance of Wolverteeny aka Weapon II, a squirrel modified by the Weapon Plus Program

1st appearance of Shocket Raccoon, a clone of Rocket Raccoon

Deadpool the Duck #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Deadpool the Duck #1
 
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Variant cover art by Chip Zdarsky

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