Episode 124: The Howard the Duck Episode

In this episode, we quack the case of everyone's favorite talking waterfowl with a look at Steve Gerber's Howard the Duck! Specifically, his appearances in Giant-Size Man-Thing issues 4-5 and Howard the Duck (Vol. 1), issues 1,2,3, and 5, published by Marvel Comics! Trapped in a world he never made, this irascible, cigar-chomping mallard became a breakout star following his debut in Man-Thing #1 and went on to star in his own series, known for its biting satire (and for having him often appear as a parody of fellow Marvel Comics characters). Can our fowl-tempered philosopher prevail against such absurd antagonists as Pro-Rata, Turnip-Man, Count Macho and the undead menace of Bessie the Hellcow? And will he take his rightful place among that duck dynasty known as ... The Comics Canon? In This Episode: The Bird Pun Swear Jar Milkshake Duck Curt's favorite comic book sound effect Smokestacks and skyscrapers Master C'haaj Our Immortal Hulk episode Mark Gruenwald Dark Avengers Vol. 2: Molecule Man Thundarr the Barbarian Howard the Duck Vol. 0: What the Duck? Join us in two weeks as we look ahead to Marvel Studios' 2021 slate of Disney+ shows with a discussion of Captain America: The Winter Soldier! Until then: Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Twitter or Facebook! And as always, thanks for listening!