Howard the Duck
Marvel · 1976–1986 · 33 issues
About the series
In this long-running Marvel series from 1976 to 1986, the world-weary, cigar-chomping Howard the Duck stumbles through absurdist adventures on Earth, often alongside his human companion Beverly Switzler. Crafted primarily by writer Steve Gerber and artists like Gene Colan and Val Mayerik, the book is a satirical, offbeat commentary on society, pop culture, and the superhero genre itself. With a cast including the eccentric Kidney Lady, Paul Same, Winda Wester, and the Bellhop, the series became a cult touchstone for its defiantly unconventional humor and existential bite.