Comics Review: Disney's "DARKWING DUCK #3" Unveils a Secret History

DARKWING DUCK VOLUME 2 #3

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

STORY: Daniel Kibblesmith

ART: Ted Brandt & Ro Stein

COLORS: Dearbhla Kelly

LETTERS: Jeff Eckleberry

EDITOR: Nate Cosby

COVER: Tad Stones

VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Ted Brandt & Ro Stein; Ciro Cangialosi; Nicoletta Baldari; Tad Stones

32pp, Color, $4.99 U.S. (April 2025)

Rated “All Ages”

“Year One” Part Three of Twelve: “Where Did Darkwing Learn Martial Arts?”

“Darkwing Duck” was an animated superhero comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation.  It originally aired for three seasons (for a total of 91 episodes) from 1991 to 1992, both as part of the syndicated programming block, “The Disney Afternoon,” and as part of ABC's Saturday morning lineup.  “Darkwing Duck” focused on a suburban duck, Drake Mallard, and his superhero alter-ego, “Darkwing Duck.”  The character was a parody of the pulp fiction vigilante character, The Shadow, and his alter-ego, Kent Allard.

A little over two years ago, Dynamite Entertainment launched a new Darkwing Duck comic book series.  Now, it has recently relaunched the series with Darkwing Duck Volume 2.  It is written by Daniel Kibblesmith; drawn by Ted Brandt & Ro Stein; and colored by Dearbhla Kelly; and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry.  The new series revisits Darkwing Duck's first year as a superhero.

Darkwing Duck Volume 2 #3 (“Where Did Darkwing Learn Martial Arts?”) opens as Darkwing Duck (“DW”) decides to share with his adopted daughter, Gosalyn, the first chapter of his book, “The Secret History of Darkwing Duck!”  As a costumed crimefighter with years of experience safeguarding the streets of St. Canard, Darkwing Duck is, of course, a seasoned master of hand-to-hand (or wing-to-wing) combat.  So how did DW become proficient in the exquisite arts of combat?

Now, Darkwing Duck is transporting (or will attempt to transport) Gosalyn back to his earliest days at the Training Temple of the Venerable One, an old master who imparts wisdom and verbal take-downs in equal measure.  Will DW learned the value of patience or self-control?  Or will standing up to bullies cause the Venerable One to expel him?  “The Ancient Book of Ancientness” may have those answers and more.

THE LOWDOWN:  Since July 2021, Dynamite Entertainment's marketing department has been providing me with PDF review copies of some of their titles.  One of them is Darkwing Duck Volume 2, Issue #3, one of a few Darkwing Duck comic books that I have ever read.

I continue to find myself drawn to the work of the new Darkwing Duck comic book's creative team.  Writer Daniel Kibblesmith continues to spin delightful, imaginative yarns, this time featuring a glimpse into Darkwing's formative years.  Kibblesmith offers enjoyable characters while operating the mechanics of a superhero's past in an even earlier time than a “Year One” story arc.

The art team of illustrators Ted Brandt & Ro Stein and colorist Dearbhla Kelly once again offer a spry chapter of storytelling that sparks on the page with adventure and humor.  Brandt & Stein continue to capture the Disney graphical aesthetic via genuinely entertaining storytelling.  Kelly's coloring hints at the faraway nature of this chapter's setting.  Letterer Jeff Eckleberry keeps the energy going with battery-charged sound effects, captions, and word balloons.

I hope that Dynamite can find continued success with its Darkwing Duck comic books.  There is an audience for this title, and it could be you, dear readers.  It is pure comic book fun.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Darkwing Duck will want to try Dynamite's new Darkwing Duck Volume 2 comic book series.

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Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

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Comics Review: "STAR WARS #1" is Both Classic and New

STAR WARS #1 (2025)

MARVEL COMICS

STORY: Alex Segura

ART: Phil Noto

COLORS: Phil Noto

LETTERS: VC's Clayton Cowles

EDITOR: Mark Paniccia

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: C.B. Cebulski

COVER: Phil Noto

VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Ken Lashley with Juan Fernandez; Annie Wu; Chris Sprouse and Karl Story with Neeraj Menon; David Nakayama; John Tyler Christopher; Leinil Francis Yu with Romulo Fajardo, Jr.; Pepe Larraz with Marte Gracia; Gabriele Dell'Otto

28pp, Color, $4.99 U.S. (May 7, 2025)

Rated T

“Out of the Darkness”

In 2015, Marvel Comics began publishing Star Wars comic books again.  Marvel's new Star Wars #1 opened in the time immediately after the events depicted in the original film, Star Wars (1977).  After 75 issues, that series ended.  In late 2019, the next new Star Wars ongoing series (cover date: 2020) debuted and focused on the aftermath of the events depicted in the second original Star Wars film, The Empire Strikes Back.  It ended in 2024 after 50 issues.

Now, ten years after returning to the publication of Star Wars comic book series, Marvel has another Star Wars #1.  Its stories will be set after the events depicted in the third film in the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi (1983).  This new Star Wars comic book is written by Alex Segura; drawn and colored by Phil Noto; and lettered by Clayton Cowles.

Star Wars #1 finds Luke Skywalker and a couple of X-Wing squadrons on a mission to stop a band of pirates from looting New Republic supply shops.  Luke Skywalker and fellow pilot, Rynn, discover that all is not what it seems when it comes to pirates.

Meanwhile, on Chandrila – the provisional capital of New Republic, Princess Leia and Mon Motha struggle with diplomacy in the aftermath of the Battle of Jakku.  Leia must deal with new complications as she attempts to negotiate an alliance with the planets of the Fenril Sector.  On the Outer Rim planet of Guat'a, Han Solo is investigating an underworld mystery when he rescues bounty hunter, Beilert Valance, from the “Zantarrk Gang.”  And these situations will only grow more deadly.

THE LOWDOWN:  I do not receive PDF or physical review copies of any titles published by Marvel.  I bought this new Star Wars comic book via Amazon Kindle slash comiXology, and it is not the first Star Wars comic book that I have read or reviewed.

However, this is the first Star Wars comic book of any type that I have read in five year, probably.  I like it.  After seeing Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi all those years ago, I became very interested in what might happen to my favorite heroes.  I would eventually get post RotJ stories in the “Thrawn trilogy” or “Heir to the Empire trilogy” of novels that began with 1991's Heir to the Empire.  There was also the 1991-92 six issue Star Wars comic book miniseries, Dark Empire.

Those were dark works of fiction, but Star Wars #1 2025 feels like hope, and Star Wars is at its best when it emphasizes hope.  Star Wars #1's writer, Alex Segura, buries his cast in a lot of deep sh*t, but even with a pile of cliffhangers dangling over the story, the first chapter feels as if there is hope... and rebellions are built on hope.  In addition to the hope, Segura makes the characters feel genuine, as if they stepped from the original trilogy and transferred to the medium of comic books in order to continue their adventures.

Phil Noto's art is clean, and the storytelling is clear and straightforward.  Noto's art works in tandem with the dialogue to build up drama and suspense.  The coloring is both earthy, which emphasizes the conflict of the character drama, and also exotic, which emphasizes the galaxy of wild, weird and wonderful that is and always will be Star Wars.  Clayton Cowles' lettering is an exercise in low key graphics, telling the story without distracting while also looking like classic comics cool.

I am pleasantly surprised by this new Star Wars #1.  Something made me really interested in it.  I decided to purchase it because I had a nagging feeling that it would be fun to read.  It is, and it feels like classic Star Wars has found a home in this new series

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Star Wars comic books will want to read the 2025 Star Wars comic book series.

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Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

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Comics Review: Disney's "DARKWING DUCK #2" Gets Bushwhacked

DARKWING DUCK VOLUME 2 #2

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

STORY: Daniel Kibblesmith

ART: Ted Brandt & Ro Stein

COLORS: Dearbhla Kelly

LETTERS: Jeff Eckleberry

EDITOR: Nate Cosby

COVER: Tad Stones

VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Mark Bagley; Ted Brandt & Ro Stein; Ciro Cangialosi; Tad Stones

32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (March 2025)

Rated “All Ages”

“Year One” Part Two of Twelve: “Bushwhacked”

“Darkwing Duck” was an animated superhero comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation.  It originally aired for three seasons (for a total of 91 episodes) from 1991 to 1992, both as part of the syndicated programming block, “The Disney Afternoon,” and as part of ABC's Saturday morning lineup.  “Darkwing Duck” focused on a suburban duck, Drake Mallard, and his superhero alter-ego, “Darkwing Duck.”  The character was a parody of the pulp fiction vigilante character, The Shadow, and his alter-ego, Kent Allard.

A little over two years ago, Dynamite Entertainment launched a new Darkwing Duck comic book series.  Now, it has recently relaunched the series with Darkwing Duck Volume 2.  It is written by Daniel Kibblesmith; drawn by Ted Brandt & Ro Stein; and colored by Dearbhla Kelly; and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry.  The new series revisits Darkwing Duck's first year as a superhero.

Darkwing Duck Volume 2 #2 (“Bushwhacked”) opens in the city of St. Canard, specifically in suburbs at the residence of Drake Mallard.  There, Drake Mallard a.k.a. “Darkwing Duck;” his adopted daughter, Gosalyn; his pilot and sidekick, Launchpad McQuack; and Gosalyn's friend and classmate, Honker are engaging in some role play.  This is supposed to help Gosalyn and Honker prepare for the auditions for roles in an upcoming school play.  But Darkwing Duck manages to hog the spotlight.

As for getting cast in the school play, however, things don't go as Gosalyn expected.  She and Honker are cast as shrubbery, but one of her teacher's, Mr. Rushboot, says he has a way to help Gosalyn get a bigger role.  All she has to do is help him fix his garden after school, and he'll see what he can do about a bigger role in the school play for Gosalyn.  But come opening night, Gosalyn's bigger role is also not what she expected.  Meanwhile, Darkwing Duck and Launchpad are at the St. Canard Home and Garden Center to discover who stole seeds for a common hedge plant and why.

THE LOWDOWN:  Since July 2021, Dynamite Entertainment's marketing department has been providing me with PDF review copies of some of their titles.  One of them is Darkwing Duck Volume 2, Issue #2, one of a few Darkwing Duck comic books that I have ever read.

I find myself drawn to the work of this series' creative team.  Writer Daniel Kibblesmith spins delightful, imaginative yarns featuring colorful villains.  Meanwhile, his stories depicting Darkwing Duck in the early days of his crime-busting are a delightful affair of family and friends.  Kibblesmith finds the joy in the characters and personalities of Darkwing Duck and the supporting cast while operating the mechanics of a superhero's “Year One” story arc.

The art team of illustrators Ted Brandt & Ro Stein and colorist Dearbhla Kelly once again offer a spry chapter of storytelling that sparks on the page with adventure and humor.  Brandt & Stein capture the Disney graphical aesthetic beyond the mere visual look of it all.  Their storytelling is genuinely entertaining.  Kelly's coloring hints at the vintage element in this story that obviously takes place in the past, while keeping everything fresh.  Letterer Jeff Eckleberry keeps the energy going with battery-charged sound effects, captions, and word balloons.

I hope that Dynamite can find continued success with its Darkwing Duck comic books.  There is an audience for this title, and it could be you, dear readers.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Darkwing Duck will want to try Dynamite's new Darkwing Duck Volume 2 comic book series.

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