![]() ![]() Aside from Darkwing himself, only two other characters really get some time to shine. I had a blast going from one panel to the next as the predicaments became more and more outlandish until eventually even the writer acknowledges how ridiculous they've become. Writer Ian Brill utilizes flashbacks to portray some of Darkwing's most hilarious and absurd adventures, which are wonderfully reminiscent of some of Batman's whacky silver age exploits. The parallels between Darkwing Duck and Batman have always been there, and this issue is no exception. Arguably the most enjoyable aspect of the issue is the creative ways in which it pays homage to superhero comics. While it's instantly accessible for those who haven't watched the cartoon, some of the images and dialogue won't resonate as strongly as it does with longtime fans like myself. It's a textbook example of a setup issue, one that works surprisingly well in introducing readers to the world of St. Canard, seemingly rendering our hero obsolete. One year has past since Drake Mallard last wore the mantle of Darkwing Duck and a corporately owned army of robots has taken up the task of protecting the streets of St. ![]() As if the title wasn't enough of an indicator, the story draws quite a bit from Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, only not nearly as bleak. ![]()
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