Darkwing Duck: The Darkest Night

by Andy Helfer

Darkwing Duck, the famous secret agent, discovers that Taurus Bulba, his archenemy, has hired twelve imposters to convice the police that Darkwing is now a crook

Genres: Childrens, Superheroes

1 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1991

About the author

Andrew Helfer usually credited as Andy Helfer, is an award-winning comic book creator best known for his work as an editor and writer at DC Comics, where he founded the Paradox Press imprint. Helfer joined DC in the 1980s, and was responsible for placing Keith Giffen and J.M. deMatteis on the Justice League titles; as well, he was the editor for The Man of Steel limited series by John Byrne. He also developed the Max Allan Collins-written series Road to Perdition and the John Wagner-written A History of Violence, both of which became successful films.

Reviews

[Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of those books I didn't think I'd find on Goodreads or anywhere else because it's so rare. I was cleaning up a bunch of my books from childhood and found this in mint condition. Cute story of how Darkwing foils a plan that involves several imitator crusaders committing crimes in his name. Took five minutes for me to read after quite a number of years, but I'm counting it in my yearly reading goal. :P

[John Yelverton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an absolutely wonderful book that makes you feel like you're reading an unproduced episode of the beloved television series.

[寿理 宮本 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I can't deny that it reads exactly like an episode of Darkwing Duck! It has all the trademarks: dubiously-executed crime (frame Darkwing for theft/vandalism), Darkwing (and Launchpad) blundering into the enemy's territory, even a cel animation art style! The resolution is a bit tenuous, but that's par for the course, too. Maybe the one weird thing is, at the very end, Darkwing and Launchpad walking away arm-in-arm looks slightly "romantic" rather than buddy-buddy. I don't think that was intentional, but it's strange.

Recommended for the rapidly-declining number of fans of Darkwing! (I had some hopes with the DuckTales reboot, but haven't seen any indication that Darkwing will get a similar reboot...)

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

another internet arcive find worth the quick read

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

kids love it

[Kenneth Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very great Darkwing story as it would fit perfectly for an episode of the show.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this series! Darkwing Duck is a great character, he is very dynamic but there are also a lot of comedic aspects thrown in which make the story more interesting.