Howard the Duck

## Powers & Abilities

* **Duckworldian Physiology:** Howard's body, like those of his entire race, has similar characteristics to those of both common Earth ducks and common Earth human beings. He has hands and arms instead of wings, is covered with feathers and is unable to fly. Howard is similar to a human athlete who has trained his body to the fullest. Howard can stay alive in the space vacuum without suffering any harmful effects, even without using any type of suit that protects him from the environment or provides him with oxygen.
* **Enhanced Duckworldian Speed:** After his training Howard has improved his speed, moving faster than the human eye can see.
* **Super Reflexes and Precision:** Howard's reflexes have been honed to the point of utmost precision, allowing him to allegedly move faster than the eye can see. He is also capable of catching a knife being thrown at him.
* **Mystical Training:** The Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Strange has also briefly tutored Howard in the mystic ways, indicating even those of Duckworld possess magical potential. Under his mental guidance, Howard was capable of conjuring the Vapors of Valtorr, the Shield of the Seraphim, use transformation enchantments and even utilize another Eye of Agamotto and Cloak of Levitation along with his own garb for Howard the Duck, which the duck was able to command, despite his lack of Sorcerer Supreme title, though ultimately declining to study as Strange's apprentice. Dr. Strange has claimed that Howard has incredible potential, making him one of the most powerful sorcerers.
* **Living Nexus:** Howard was temporarily merged with the Nexus of All Realities, allowing him to act as a gateway to the Multiverse. When somebody touches him, he can choose where they will travel or they can make their own choice. He can also create an entirely new universe with his own specifications and can be tracked by cosmic beings and ships acting like an "cosmic ark."
* **Phoenix Force:** During the Phoenix Force's tournament, Howard became empowered by a portion of its power. He was stripped of this boost after losing to the Red Widow, which disqualified him from the contest.
* **Martial Arts:** Howard is a master in the little known martial art called Quak Fu, which he learned at the hands of Master C'haaj, and hence is a surprisingly formidable opponent in hand-to-hand combat, which allows him to defeat opponents more powerful than himself.
* **Willpower:** As part of his Quack Fi training Howard reached a new state of consciousness and developed an immense willpower. Howard can use his will to break down material barriers with easy sum, apparently increasing his strength.
* **Super Fast Learning:** During his martial arts training, Howard dominated the irrelevance of chronological time, giving him the ability to master a life of studies and training in just three hours and seventeen minutes.
* **Genius Intellect:** Howard discovered that he has the potential to be the most intelligent being in his home world and even in any other world, having an intelligence equal to or greater than that of Albert Einstein or Reed Richards. Howard let his intelligence atrophy over time, but he could easily become one of the most intelligent beings in any world.

## Equipment

* **Stogie**
* **Big Freaking Gun (BFG)**
* **Brass Knuckles**
* **Ten Guns:** Stanley has previously stated that owning a ladder is more dangerous then owning a loaded gun, then claiming to have ten guns.
* **Iron Duck Suit:** At one point, Howard possessed a special "Iron Duck" suit of powered armor which possessed a flamethrower, a lamp, and springs enabling him to leap as high as one story.
* **Duckmobile:** As Duckman, he had the Duckmobile and a utility belt filled with unknown paraphernalia.
* **Black Suit:** Howard uses a technological armor made of an unknown material, apparently he could throw laser beams through his hands and eyes. The suit includes a mace and a kind of whip.
* **Mystic Stuff:** During his mystical training Howard used another Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation, in addition to a suit. Apparently these objects are completely identical to the originals, both in appearance and function.

## Weaknesses

* Surprisingly for a duck, Howard cannot swim.