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Marvel has givenHoward the Duckan appropriately fruity festivity for his fiftieth anniversary . A cult icon since his debut , Howard the Duck has meander the Marvel Universe , trapped in a earthly concern he never made , as his tagline run short . Howard ’s profile has increased in recent years , thanks in with child part to an MCU cameo . Now , on the occasion ofHoward ’s golden anniversary , Marvel has expel a special one - shot to lionize — and it perfectly appropriate what makes him great .

Howard the Duckis a “ jam ” issue , featuring multiple Almighty telling particular “ What If ? ” stories from Howard ’s life . The Peeper , a depleted - rent interpretation of the Watcher , offers Howard glimpse of his other self throughout the multiverse . Readers see a world where Howard join the Guardians of the Galaxy and another where he win his notorious run for United States President . The story keep the satirical and surreal tint of Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik ’s original chronicle and reinforce what made Howard the Duck such a captivating character in the first place .

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Howard the Duck Broke New Ground in the Marvel Universe

take together , this have Howard the Duck a unequaled spot in the Marvel canon . A never-ending outsider , Howard is in a side to criticize and poke fun at the man around him . Gerber and Mayerik made extensive use of irony throughout their trial , partner off it up with dreamlike , out of remaining - plain lineament such as Doctor Bong . This created a mixture that was irresistible to fans in the 1970s , and fans today . Howard returned in a post - credit scene in 2014’sGuardians of the Galaxy , which go to a new series . While it did not last long , it was enough to endear Howard to a novel coevals .

An epical SDCC cosplay nail Howard the Duck , showing the MCU how to depict Marvel ’s grouchiest ( and often most political ) character .

Howard the Duck Gets a Pitch-Perfect 50th Anniversary Celebration

Marvel has created an splendid protection to Howard the Duck . Theone - shot is a ride through Howard ’s chronicle , hitting on his presidential running ( which Gerber used to brutally review politics ) as well as his interaction with other Marvel paladin . The book ’s creators recognize the darkly humourous tone that was a earmark of Gerber and Mayerik’sclassic Howard the Duck stories . Howard the Duckcelebrates the character ’s 50th day of remembrance fittingly .

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