Writer: Jeff Parker
Art: Ciro Cangialosi
Publisher: Dynamite comics
Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 25th, 2023
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THE DISPATCH
Last time, Negaduck stole Taurus Bulba’s airship, as well as his evil plan to steal the fabled gauntlet of King Midas! Negaduck #2 continues the fun. In this issue, the inter-dimensional interloper faces Darkwing Duck’s mystical girlfriend, Morgana Macawber. In some ways, the scene when Negaduck visits Morgana may remind some readers of Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness when Dr. Strange first visits Wanda. Parker’s narration at the beginning is funny, as is Negaduck’s break-the-fourth-wall response to the nickname given to him by the narrator. Negaduck also shows new gadgets, such as his color-control button on his costume. It is also funny to see him attempt to impersonate Darkwing briefly, especially since he fails to remember Darkwing’s signature catchphrases correctly.
ART
The art in Negaduck #2 is fantastic, particularly the bright colors really stand out. The contrast of lighting and shadows provides the perfect blend that really encapsulates the citizens of St. Canard. The seedy hangout of the villains seems reminiscent of something out of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, and Morgana’s giant pet spider Archie preparing to attack Negaduck is a great panel as well. Morgana zapping Negaduck with her magic is an epic panel, as is Hammerhead recounting the story of King Midas. Megavolt’s airship is very well-designed too. It is also interesting to see Negaduck without his yellow jacket and wearing his red sweater underneath, which neither Darkwing nor Negaduck have really been shown with by itself before. The one thing that might both some readers is the inconsistency regarding Morgana’s tongue. In most panels, it is drawn like a human tongue, which is how it appears in the show, but in other panels, it is drawn more like a duck’s tongue. Despite this, the overall artwork in this issue is stellar.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Negaduck #2 continues to be an exciting story. The villains are able to hold their own without Darkwing Duck and still make for a compelling tale. It shows that oftentimes in fiction stories, the villains are more interesting characters than the heroes. The characters stay in character based on how they were depicted in the show, and the dialogue is well-written for each character. What more awaits Negaduck as he journeys to Agony Island next issue, and will he be able to come out on top?