Howard the Duck: A Quacktastic Dive into His Feathered History

Beano and Derek waddle into the wacky world of Howard the Duck, quacking jokes and uncovering a feathered conspiracy! And go on all sorts on tangents involving other famous fictional ducks in this episode of the Get Geekish Podcast.

In this episode of the Get Geekish Podcast, Beano and Derek embark on a hilarious exploration of the quirky and often absurd world of Howard the Duck. From his first appearance in the 1970s, created by Steve Gerber, to his more recent cameos in Marvel films, no duck-related topic is left unturned.

Highlights of this episode include:

A dive into Howard the Duck’s comic book history, including his legal battles with Disney and the infamous “pants” rule.
Analysis of the 90s crossover event featuring Spider-Man and Howard the Duck, and its surprising connection to the Marvel multiverse concept.
A lively debate on whether Howard would be better suited for a standalone movie or a miniseries, with the hosts ultimately favoring a miniseries to fully showcase his extensive history and potential for guest appearances.
But that’s not all! Beano and Derek also go on several hilarious tangents, discussing other famous fictional ducks, and even some duck-related puns.

Tune in for a quacking good time and discover the surprisingly complex and hilarious world of Howard the Duck!

Here is a full deep dive into the Howard the Duck Heist that brought up the idea for this podcast.