Writer: Daniel Kibblesmith
Art: Stefano Porcu and Simona Guida
Publisher: Dynamite comics
Price: $4.99
Release Date: October 15, 2025
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THE DISPATCH
We get another look inside Darkwing’s origins as the Masked Mallard regales his sidekick Launchpad with how he became known as a master of disguise. Darkwing Duck #6 is a fun story, although it could be laden with continuity errors unless we consider Darkwing to be an unreliable narrator, which he usually seems to be. This issue is supposed to be Darkwing’s first encounter with Camille Chameleon before he became known as Darkwing Duck, yet in Camille’s one and only appearance in the show, “Calm a Chameleon”, neither she nor Darkwing seem to suggest that they’ve ever met each other previously. Furthermore, in the episode Camille explains that she has a scientific background, never suggesting that she was a former theatrical assistant to a stage magician.
That being said, it is still a fun story, foreshadowing how Darkwing became adept at the art of disguises. Darkwing fans are sure to appreciate the humor, such the running gag of misremembering Camille’s name, and even Camille doing it herself, the cops being British despite the fact that St. Canard is supposed to be in the US, and Launchpad imagining Drake Mallard’s past to be during the Victoria era. There is also a fun forth-wall break where Drake says that he thought the “monk stuff” was wrapped up in issue three.
ART
The art in Darkwing Duck #6 isn’t as reflective of the show’s animation style as with previous artists. That being said, it still communicates the usual Darkwing Duck style and lends itself to the theme of disguises throughout this issue. St. Canard itself is “disguised” as a Victorian era location in this flashback story. There’s a great panel where Camille Chameleon is laughing in front of a window during stormy weather. Plus, Darkwing has some swashbuckling action with Camille and begins to see more additions to his costume, such as his signature fedora. The wax mask melting, revealing the Mistress of Disguise, Waddleaide Webb, has a bit of a classic horror quality to it, even though the genre is more focused on mystery than horror.
FINAL THOUGHTS
For those wanting to see another thrilling tale set in Darkwing’s past, Darkwing Duck #6 certainly provides the thrills. For those hoping for more continuity though, you may be disappointed, unless we just consider Darkwing to be an unreliable narrator. There is also a fun little unexpected twist at the end too. This is a great issue for new readers to jump in on.