Darkwing Duck: Orange is the New Purple by Aaron Sparrow

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book collects the first four issues of the Joe Books Darkwing Duck series. The book kicks off with Darkwing catching Megavolt and the opening of a new prison which turns into a trap set by Negaduck which leaves Darkwing and Gosalyn trapped in prison with all of Darkwing's most dangerous foes. Negaduck gives Darkwing a head start and then it will be open season on him for his foes.

This turns into Darkwing and (to an extent) Gosalyn fighting his foes. It's a fun and nostalgic ride. It does let us know that for the Joe Books series everything Darkwing (including the TV series, the Boom Comic series, and even appearances in Disney Adventure are all in-continuity.)

The next issue is a one-shot, "A Midsummer Gnatmare" which has Darkwing introduced to a new villain: The Gnat. It's fun with a little bit of nostalgia and it feels like a typical Darkwing Duck episode.

Overall, this is a fun book. It's not quite as good as the Boom studios books, but it's an enjoyable piece of Darkwing Duck nostalgic.



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