Darkwing Duck

Plot synopsis:
Darkwing Duck starts out as the resident superhero of the city of St. Canard. He is a loner with seemingly no personal life or dual identity. He has a big ego but fame eludes him. His first big case involves facing crime boss Taurus Bulba and rescuing his intended victim Gosalyn Waddlemeyer, an orphan girl. During the case, Darkwing meets pilot Launchpad McQuack. Launchpad is his biggest fanboy and introduces Darkwing to a special flying vehicle: the Thunderquack. Darkwing gets almost killed during the case but succeeds.Following this success, Darkwing adopts Gosalyn and moves in with her and Launchpad. The trio live in a suburban residence. Darkwing now has a civilian identity, Drake Mallard. The trio leads normal lives by day and fight crime by night. Gosalyn herself tries out different superhero identities to follow in her father's footsteps. Her recurring identity is the alias "Quiverwing Quack".The Mallards live next door to the fellow suburbanite family, the Muddlefoots. Father Herb is a Quackerware salesman (Quackerware being a local version of Tupperware). He is dim-witted and overly friendly, getting on Drake's nerves. He is obsessed with the sitcom "Pelican's Island" (a version of "Gilligan's Island"). Mother Binkie is a stereotypical 1950s housewife. She is ladylike, cooks, cleans, and tries to be active in the local community. Their older son Tank is a stereotypical bully. Their younger son Honker is a child prodigy and aspiring scientist, but timid and socially awkward. He serves as best friend and reluctant crime-fighting partner to Gosalyn.Darkwing and his group face several villains, both super-powered and mundane. The most prominent are Darkwing's evil doppelgänger Negaduck, half-duck/half-plant scientist Dr. Reginald Bushroot, liquid-controlling Liquidator, electricity-controlling Megavolt, insane jester and toymaker Quackerjack, international terrorist Steelbeak, ego-maniac film director Tuskernini, and super-powered artist Splatter Phoenix.Darkwing also gains further allies throughout the series. The most prominent are Duckburg's superhero Gizmoduck (who tends to overshadow Darkwing), sorceress and reformed criminal Morgana MacCawber (Darkwing' main love interest), self-proclaimed protector of the sea Neptunia, and humanoid-stegosaurus Stegmutt.

Tags: good versus evil, psychedelic

Review:
I taped all of two episodes from that show and blindly placed my trust that the tradition of great cartooning would continue for me to enjoy even as an adult.Now those cartoons are replaced by cable-channel reruns, cheap Japanese imports, or superfluous morning news programs, and I'm left with the slowly fading memories of those shows.But the one show that refuses to be forgotten because of it's uniqueness and charm is the one, the only Dark-weeeeeng Duck!I've heard of superheros who got into the business in order to defend truth, justice and - well, you know the rest.I've heard of superheros who were inspired to do so because of some life-changing trauma they've experienced at the hands of a criminal.But a superhero who gets his kicks because of an ego streak?That's Darkwing Duck for you: the daring, death-defying duck-billed defender of the denizens against the evil forces of darkness, doom and any other grandiloquent alliterations that looks good in a comic book panel.
Sure, Superman, Batman, the G.I. Joes and other conventional heros in this genre are all good and well, but they are as never as full-rounded as Darkwing Duck.
At times, these traits get so in the way of his crimefighting that it becomes difficult to tell the "hero" apart from the villain.When you think about it, the idea that superheros can constantly save the day without developing a severe ego streak is ridiculous on its face.
When he's at his best, he really is daring, ingenious, resourceful and kindhearted to boot.Darkwing/Drake Mallard's adopted daughter Gosalyn provides the heart needed for this show, plus she provides a worthy counterpart to DW's more explosive personality.
Darkwing Duck is the most hilarious cartoon done by Disney!
My favorite villains on Darkwing Duck are Negaduck (my #1 favorite DWD villain), Megavolt, Bushroot, Liquidator and Steelbeak!
Darkwing Duck brings back a lot of my childhood memories, not to mention I dressed liked him once for halloween.
Jim Cummings (Tigger, Winnie the Pooh, the guard from "Shrek") provides the voice of Darkwing Duck, a sort of equivalent of Batman for a duck world.Along with his pilot sidekick, daughter and trusty motorcycle, Darkwing Duck fights crime with a vengeance -- and a pretty good sense of humor.I love this show and I really hope they'll release the DVD so I can revisit them.
I haven't seen an episode in years and I've love to see some again.ABC/Disney, please release a DVD!.
Probably the best cartoon to come out of Disney in quite a while, Darkwing Duck was somewhat darker than the average Disney fare and managed to touch upon some serious issues.
However, it also could be extremely funny, with Darkwing's over-dramatic entrances, his ego 'the size of a small planet' and his arguments with his daughter.There's a whole new set of villains to be thwarted by the terror that flaps: NegaDuck, Megavolt, Quackerjack, Liquidator (a parody of Penguin from Batman) and Bushroot; collectively the Fearsome Five.
DuckTales' Launchpad McQuack is on his usual form, performing some excellent crashes in DW's Thunderquack and playing a good sidekick; GizmoDuck occasionally shows up fresh from Duckberg to drive DW crazy; Gosalyn, his daughter (who has a greater capacity for getting into trouble than Huey, Dewey and Louie put together!); and, last but not least, Morgana McCawber, sorceress and one-time crook.As you can probably tell, this is my favourite Disney cartoon bar none.
A couple of videos were released in Britain, and DW played on the Disney Channel for a while, but it has been far too long since Darkwing graced our terrestrial screens.
IT HAS SOME OF THE BEST SUPERHERO PARODIES EVER!Who could forget the episode where we learned the "real," origin of Darkwing, which was a parody of Superman.
It's so funny when Darkwing is constantly trying to get attention, but failing to do so, or losing it to someone like Gizmo-duck!I have a question though:  why'd they change the theme song?
I have an original episode that plays the first version of the theme song, and I prefer it much more.BOTTOM LINE:  A funny cartoon!
A fun cartoon series for the family, Darkwing Duck was a clever parody of DC and Marvel comics.
When I was growing up, a little child of the 90's, the coolest show around (in my opinion) was Disney's highly hilarious superhero cartoon "Darkwing Duck".
But "Darkwing Duck" reigns supreme.One thing that you always remember about the show was it's sense of humor.
Cummings was truly uproarious as the crimefighter with "the ego the size of a small planet" (in one villain's words).It's been a long time since "Darkwing Duck" was canceled.
It was my favourite Saturday morning cartoon and my pick as the best of Disney's animated series'.
I'd love to see a live-action movie based on this cartoon (a la "Inspector Gadget"), with the animals replaced by human actors, a Gothic-style Saint Canard, and the latest special effects..
Obviously lifted from the BATMAN concept and with nefarious villains around to allow DARKWING DUCK to win out ultimately, bringing with each victory some social lesson to be learned, each episode was a feathered triumph to savor.
As his inimitable "Bruce Wayne" alter ego Drake Mallard, Darkwing would defend to the death the honor of the least threatened creature while reminding us of many of life's little obligations.Multi-layered animation for the aware..
I think everyone has shows they look back on with nostalgia, comparing them to what's on TV today and thinking, "Cartoons were so much better when I was a kid!" For me, that show was Darkwing Duck.I was only two years old when the show was released, but growing up I caught nearly all of the episodes in reruns on Disney.
(Along with Negaduck, Launchpad, the Liquidator, and Bushroot.) Ask me about my childhood, and if the first thing I mention isn't this show, you can bet I'll start humming the theme song as I think.Darkwing Duck was not only a clever series with great parodies of the more serious super hero shows, it was also funny without the bathroom humor or ADHD plots you get on kid's shows these days.
A spin off/ follow up to 'Ducktales', Darkwing Duck follows the adventures of a Batman-esk crime fighter, his sidekick, Launchpad (of 'Ducktales' fame), and adopted daughter Gosalyn.
With their help, Darkwing battles crime in the city of St Canard, striking fear into the hearts of villains (he hopes) as 'the terror that flaps in the night'.
In season three especially, there were some very dark story lines for a Disney cartoon, and more than one episode was banned after its initial airing!As the cartoon was largely based on Batman, so too are many of the villains based on comic book characters (The Liquidator= Hydroman, etc) and so this cartoon is enjoyable on even more levels if you are a comic fan.
The cast was amazing, with Jim Cummings heading it up as the voice of Darkwing Duck/ Drake Mallard.
His fantastically over the top delivery of Darkwing's catchphrase "I am the terror that flaps in the night!" has gone down in cartoon history.
He was given great support by Terence McGovern and Christine Cavanaugh as Launchpad and Gosalyn, and the supporting cast of villains included the likes of Tim Curry and Dan Castellaneta (from 'The Simpsons').
This Disney show defined all Saturday Morning cartoons or pretty much allcartoons in general these days.
Darkwing Duck was one of those types ofcartoons where you knew every single character and cherished the theme songby heart.
Along with classic Disney TV toons like Talespin, Gummi Bears, Goof Troop and Bonkers, this show will forever be remembered by a generation that grew upwith him and all the other shows mentioned!.
Every day from school, from 1991-1993, I would always run home from school to see the latest episode of Darkwing Duck.
Back then, I loved the characters (especially Steelbeak and Darkwing himself), the majority of the story lines and the good IL' classic Disney feel that somehow lacks in today's Disney shows.
The villains were always interesting, and the shows humor wasn't centered on bathroom humour, unlike a number of new animated shows.Twelve years later, after finding some taped episodes, I am still in love with this wonderful show and glad to see there are lots of devoted fans out and about.
I loved it, my entire family did (which shows that it was not just a cartoon for little kids).
This is a great parody of classic superheroes (mainly Batman and Spider-Man but somewhat Superman and The Shadow.) The characters have interesting personalities and the stories are fraught with imagination.
It is definitely the best cartoon show Disney has ever created.
Darkwing Duck chronicles the adventures of Drake Mallard aka Darkwing Duck and his sidekick Launchpad McQuack (directly imported from Ducktales, my favorite character).
I'm sure kids everywhere loved this too!!!!!So, for a great cartoon that is never dull and full of thrills, look no further than "Darkwing Duck!" It'll have you saying "Great!"10 stars!Oh, and one more thing: Good Job Disney!!!!!.
When you have a show whose Theme song goes off like this:"Daring duck of mystery, Champion of right, Swoops out of the shadows, Darkwing owns the night.
(When there's trouble you call DW) Darkwing Duck (Let's get dangerous) Darkwing Duck (Better watch out, you bad boys) Darkwing Duck!"How could you know get interested?
This spin off of Ducktales shows case how well it can stand on it own two feet and still be consider one of Disney's best animation shows of the 90s and it goes to show it in this show.Darkwing Duck feature some pretty funny and interesting episodes each one that make the series worth your timeThe voice work is pretty fun and they got a very good cast for the show.
Darkwing Duck / Drake Mallard (voiced by Jim Cummings) Launchpad McQuack (voiced by Terry McGovern) Gosalyn Mallard (voiced by Christine Cavanaugh)Also the villains for the show have their own interesting take in the series you should watch to better understandDarkwing Duck remains a fan favorite today the theme song is awesome and the series has something all Disney fans would appreciate Let's Get Dangerous.
Darkwing Duck is the alter ego of Drake Mallard, who fights a diverse number of Supervillians along with his sidekicks Gosalyn and Launchpad McQuack (of Duck Tales fame).
Good voice characterization and score and excellent dialogue throughout the series.Darkwing Duck is voiced by Jim Cummings.A unique venture by Disney, focusing on a Superhero theme means total non-stop action, evil villains such as the likes of Megavolt and Quackerjack and a host of others.Fun for all ages.
Splatter Phoenix was an inspiration for a character in my animation series I'm developing, Taurus Bulba was a jerk (and a great one), but my favorite (and probably yours too) was Negaduck!
This is one of the few shows with wit, great detailed animation, memorable characters, and truly diabolical villains in a good sense.
The pilot episodes were among the best, with the devious and calculating Taurus Bulba (none other than the god of voice acting Tim Curry) but there are other great villains like NegaDuck and Megavolt.
The title characters are wonderful, especially Darkwing(brilliantly voiced by Jim Cummings) and his silly catchphrases.
It's interesting how most cartoons from childhood seem lame when I watch them now but Darkwing Duck remains funny and entertaining.
The witty dialog, action, diverse characters, and style made this show unique from most Disney cartoons.
The family life of Darkwing Duck is also quite interesting.
Unlike most cartoons where the hero either has no children or a family of his own, Darkwing has a spunky, adopted daughter and a sidekick for his family, as well as a former criminal sorceress for a girlfriend.
Overall I think Darkwing Duck was one of the most original and interesting cartoons to emerge from the early 90's and when contrasted with today's cartoons it has a very different approach that makes it unique.
Villains of St.Canard, beware, for Darkwing Duck, the terror that flaps in the night, has come..
Darkwing Duck makes an excellent and very realistic hero, one that makes blunders and mistakes, but always does his best to overcome them.
I love Darkwing Duck SO MUCH!.
Ever since I was a little girl, I loved Darkwing Duck!
I wish Disney had made a Darkwing Duck movie because I loved this series from the beginning to the end!
I missed good old Darkwing Duck after they removed the show from Toon Disney and replaced it with Jetix..
Back in the day when the Disney brand was a force to be dealt with and not just another brand name, there was a cartoon called "Darkwing Duck", chronicling the adventures of the title Batman wannabe, his adopted daughter Gosalyn, and his crash-prone partner, Launchpad.
The moment that the DD DVD box set comes out (don't worry, I'm not holding my breath), I'm so there.Darkwing Duck: 4.5 / 5 stars.
The only regular returning character was bumbling pilot Launchpad McQuack but he was my favorite, though Gizmoduck does make a couple of appearances.Darkwing himself, ordinary Drake Mallard by day, is a sort of cross between Batman, The Scarlet Pimpernel and The Shadow.
With Launchpad as his sidekick and the occasional help from his daughter Goslyn he tackles a variety of strange villains, winning usually by chance.I've often thought that a hero can only be measured by his nemesis and unfortunately none of the Darkwing Duck bad guys are up to much, but that's fine since Darkwing himself is sort of incompetent.
That's my only complaint though.Darkwing Duck still has loads going for it, including a brilliant theme song and his memorable signature catchphrase 'Let's get dangerous' (or 'It's gonna get scary big-time' as they say in France).
This show is definitely a flashback to my childhood days of watching the Disney Afternoon after school.
But, on the days I'm lucky enough to catch it, I remember it for being a daring and adventurous show with its bumbling superhero as he battles crime with his pilot sidekick (Launchpad from Ducktales).
I also adore the rest of the characters, I love Gosalyn's smart ass remarks, Bushroot is a sympathetic villain, and everyone is just awesome!
Ah Darkwing Duck, a truly unique superhero among other things.
I was into ducks before thanks to the equally good Ducktales and getting into detective stuff where there's both action and thinking involved as well.
I'm glad that Jim Cummings (the man who plays Darkwing Duck) won an Annie for his role.
When Disney still made a show worth watching and Saturday mornings were the best day of the week to be a kid, there was Darkwing Duck.
"Darkwing Duck" was one of the great animated treasures of my childhood.
"Darkwing Duck" was one of the best to come out during this time.
With its hip, New Jack-inspired opening theme song, the show is about its titular character, Darkwing Duck, a Batman-like, non-super-powered superhero who fights crime in St. Canard (surely this show's animated version of Batman's Gotham City).
In his civilian identity, he is Drake Mallard, a typical, unassuming suburbanite who tries to be a good father to his adopted daughter Gosalyn, who learns of his superhero alter-ego pretty early within the series.
"Darkwing Duck" is a fun show.
One of the best things that can be said about "Darkwing Duck" is that it has a great, recurring cast of super-villains, including Megavolt (who can control electricity), Quackerjack (an insane former toymaker), Bushroot (a half-duck/half-plant mad scientist), Negaduck (an evil version of Darkwing Duck himself from an alternate dimension), and my personal favorite The Liquidator (whose entire body is made out of water).
This was during a boom time when there were all sorts of animated superhero cartoon shows on the air, like "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" and "Batman: The Animated Series." Thank goodness the advent of DVD has allowed this show a new after-life for a newer generation of TV-goers and old-school fans - like me - who grew up watching this show.10/10.
This show is cool!It's not better than DuckTales but it is still a good show.The villians were very funny and it was a fun cartoon to watch.So check it out if you haven't..
Cartoons Of The 90's: Darkwing Duck.
Launchpad MacQuack, the clumsy but ultimately wonderful pilot/hero from DuckTales reprises his role in this cartoon.
The premise: Darkwing Duck (Jim Cummings) is a comic parody of Bat Man and basically every other Super Hero.
Darkwing is very funny, as is Launchpad.
From the main hero, his sidekicks, and especially the wide variety of villains, "Darkwing Duck" is a pretty enjoyable show on it's own outside of being a satire of, quite frankly, a show that trumps pretty much any show that Disney came out with in the 90's.Enjoyably voiced by renowned Jim Cummings, Darkwing Duck protects and fights for the city of St. Canard alongside his adopted daughter Gosalyn, and even Launchpad McQuack (who in fact quit working for Scrooge Mcduck, and came to St. Canard for a new life, so props to the writers for keeping "Darkwing Duck" in the same universe as the original Ducktales).
And there are several enjoyable constructs of villains for Darkwing to foil, a electrifying neurotic Megavolt, Steel Beak, Bushroot (a male duck version of Poison Ivy), Quackerjack (essentially the Joker, minus the murderous side), and quite a few more.The story set ups can be similar to a "Batman: The Animated Series" episode, and managed to be surprisingly engaging as Ducktales was.
This show is full of moments like that, and it makes it well worth the ride.Overall, "Darkwing Duck" is a very enjoyable show that is a satire of an even better show, with fun stories, memorable characters and villains, and one of the catchiest 90's cartoon theme songs as well.8/10 (One complaint though: there was a great 2 part origin episode where Darkwing travels back in time to help his younger self out...