Disney Comics goin' out with a KaBoom! [Archive]

oldmanwinters

10-13-2011, 12:46 AM

Over a year ago, I was happy to hear that Disney was loaning out its famous 90s franchises to be published by Boom! Studios (now under the "Kaboom" logo) in new comics.

Darkwing Duck (forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30215), Rescue Rangers (forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=31814), and Ducktales (forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30288) all got new incarnations but now they are sadly coming to an end within the next month.

I sat on the sidelines for most of their runs, but with the cancellation immanent, I decided it might be time for me to check out what I had been missing. I read the first issues of Darkwing and Rescue Rangers through this year's Free Comic Day issue and was really impressed with the overall quality. Once I picked up the TPB of "Crisis on Infinite Darkwings" a week ago, I was hooked on the series! I had to see how it was all going to end. Since then I have read "F.O.W.L. Disposition" and "The Ballot of Darkwing and Launchpad," both solid arcs that have incredible respect for the source material. This week saw the release of Ducktales #5 (DT 1-4 doesn't impress me at a cursory glance), the first part of the final epic Darkwing/Ducktales crossover that will close the door on the KaBoom! Disney-verse.

I just had to have a place to shower my adoration upon Ian Brill (writer), James Silvani (artist) and the rest of the good folks at Boom! who have brought the Disney Afternoon back to life for the past year or so. Hopefully, I'll get around to reading the Rescue Rangers TPBs in the not-too-distant future.

Anybody else been reading these issues?

Jester

10-13-2011, 01:09 AM

I ought to give these a look. Duck Tales and Darkwing Duck are fond childhood memories, that I relived when I bought the (incomplete...booo Disney) series on DVD. That and the word of a trusted pal, don't hurt. :D

Ninjinister

10-13-2011, 01:11 AM

Waitwhat.

Since when were these ending? I don't remember reading this even in previews.

oldmanwinters

10-13-2011, 01:15 AM

Waitwhat.

Since when were these ending? I don't remember reading this even in previews.

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Nah, just kiddin', it's been all over the internet:
http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/08/06/boom-disney-comic/

http://www.digitalspy.com/comics/news/a333775/boom-studios-confirms-final-disney-titles.html

Fortunately, the Boom! team appears to have had plenty of warning about it and seem to have crafted the 4-part "Dangerous Currency" arc as a satisfying conclusion to the Darkwing Duck continuity (with the Ducktales gang thrown in just to add to the epic-ness).

Amazon might be everybody's best bet for scoring some very well-priced TPBs (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=darkwing+duck&x=0&y=0)(though some of them may not be out until 2012).

rufus

10-13-2011, 01:20 AM

This Lame! Finally track down Rescue Rangers #2 and now the series is being cancelled.:x First the dvds are half released and now the comics to be shut down. in the immortal non words of Shatner. DDDDIIIIIISSSSSSNNNNNNEEEEYYYYY!!!:

Jester

10-13-2011, 01:49 AM

I wonder if Huey, Dewy, and Louie will have aged...then again Gosayln and Honker didn't age...

Never mind.

oldmanwinters

10-13-2011, 01:59 AM

I wonder if Huey, Dewy, and Louie will have aged...then again Gosayln and Honker didn't age...

Never mind.

Nope, they all look the same. Although, the Darkwing Duck continuity does establish that the first issue takes place about "one year" after DW had abruptly "retired." Similarly, Fenton Crackshell has been missing for about the same time.

Powder

10-13-2011, 02:03 AM

I hadn't followed any of these books, but James Silvani is the man. All of his turtle work is cool as hell, and he is too.

Slap-Happy

10-13-2011, 02:05 AM

Wasn't one of their ducktales issues called the worst Disney comic of all time?

oldmanwinters

10-13-2011, 02:08 AM

Wasn't one of their ducktales issues called the worst Disney comic of all time?

That was last month's Ducktales #4, written by "Epic Mickey's" writer (boy, they pimped that resume out) who apparently isn't too well-read on his source material. I browsed through it and it didn't strike me as obviously one of the worst comics of all time, but I can see how the plot resolution would really frustrate people who had bought all four issues of the story arc. I only have the first issue of the series, which isn't bad but doesn't really impress me either. I'd be more interested in reading the previous Boom! DT series "Like a Hurricane." (http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Scrooge-Like-Hurricane-TP/dp/1608866017)

I hadn't followed any of these books, but James Silvani is the man. All of his turtle work is cool as hell, and he is too.
Got a link? I didn't even know he did Turtles stuff!

Slap-Happy

10-13-2011, 02:11 AM

It seemed that most people had problems with the art, not as much with the writing.

I don't know too much about the whole thing other than it being called "duckgate".

Jester

10-13-2011, 02:14 AM

I think it's mostly commissions, though I wanna say he's responsible for a t-shirt or two...
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o71/L_Mosley_616/Clothes/teenagemutantninjaturtlesteeshirt.jpg
http://www.truffleshuffle.co.uk/store/images/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_In_a_Half_Shell-T.jpg
http://i.ebayimg.com/02/!B1wntjQ!Wk~$%28KGrHqF,!jcE%29pg+fhqMBMfvzZ7g9w~~0 _3.JPG
Are these his?

oldmanwinters

10-13-2011, 02:15 AM

It seemed that most people had problems with the art, not as much with the writing.

I don't know too much about the whole thing other than it being called "duckgate".

Well, it isn't on the level with Silvani and it has some inconsistencies, but as someone who owns the entire Donatello: Brain Thief mini-series, I can't really complain all that much. ;)

EDIT:
Yeah, I guess it does look pretty bad at points:
http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/05/25/ducktales-comic-series-preview/

#3 apparently has some art problems too:
http://newsandviewsbychrisbarat.blogspot.com/2011/08/comics-review-ducktales-3-july-2011.html

I thought #1 looked fine though.

Slap-Happy

10-13-2011, 02:18 AM

I actually do believe it was #3 I was reading about, but I couldn't be sure.

oldmanwinters

10-13-2011, 02:23 AM

I actually do believe it was #3 I was reading about, but I couldn't be sure.

I had actually heard the designation used for #4, so I just assumed it was on account of the story. The art in #3 appears to look really bad though. Some fans have actually nicknamed Boom!'s Ducktales #1-4 as "DuckFail."

Fortunately, it appears the Darkwing Duck team has taken over the last two issues for the final crossover.

Powder

10-13-2011, 02:48 AM

Jester

10-13-2011, 03:01 AM

Jester, James did a lot more than a shirt or two, he's done like, 20+.
Not to mention he did lunchboxes and other assorted pieces of merch in the early 90's.

Some of it can be seen here- http://www.silvaniart.com/Pages/fapparel.html
Figured if I put my foot in my mouth someone would post better stuff...yeah that's it...works every time.
:D

oldmanwinters

10-13-2011, 03:03 AM

Jester, James did a lot more than a shirt or two, he's done like, 20+.
Not to mention he did lunchboxes and other assorted pieces of merch in the early 90's.

Some of it can be seen here- http://www.silvaniart.com/Pages/fapparel.html

Oh yeah, here's some nice ones!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cbCA1yTTMG0/TfCAnQK1ADI/AAAAAAAAAbg/Uro04lsg3xc/s1600/IMG_0414.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vFWFC8qAoYM/TfCEV5G9kKI/AAAAAAAAAcE/8os17UNg3NA/s1600/Casey-Jones.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S8j-kDBUKkM/TQEQzn2i-1I/AAAAAAAAASI/_zG0b2sArdw/s1600/TMNT.jpg

Powder

10-13-2011, 03:06 AM

Oh yeah, here's some nice ones!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cbCA1yTTMG0/TfCAnQK1ADI/AAAAAAAAAbg/Uro04lsg3xc/s1600/IMG_0414.JPG
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Ha, that's mine. Commissioned at Heroes Con in June. I couldn't decide one what turtle to get, so I gave him creative license.
He ended up doing my favorite turtle in one of the raddest poses ever!

Jester

10-13-2011, 08:49 AM

Is it sad I just realized I've been carrying James Silvani's Turtle art with me everyday on my TMNT charm keychain?

Powder

10-13-2011, 09:11 AM

Is it sad I just realized I've been carrying James Silvani's Turtle art with me everyday on my TMNT charm keychain?

Yes! I'd love to see that keychain, he's one of my top turtle artists, a total favorite.

Jester

10-13-2011, 09:47 AM

Yes! I'd love to see that keychain, he's one of my top turtle artists, a total favorite.
Nothing you ain't seen before. It's the Blimp picture with each turtle an individual charm...part of me wonders if it's for someone of the female persuasion.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/Jesterangelo/Charms.jpg
I used to have a rubber Shredder keychain, but he broke, and I made him a fridge magnet. My parents still have him on the fridge.

Powder

10-13-2011, 10:35 AM

IS IT SAD THAT UPON SEEING YOUR PICTURE I REALIZED I OWN THAT SAME KEYCHAIN SET & DIDN'T REALIZE IT EITHER?!?!

Goodness.

oldmanwinters

10-13-2011, 12:13 PM

The fact that this somehow turned back into another TMNT thread gives me humorous satisfaction.

LeoNerdo

10-13-2011, 01:05 PM

I have the first two Darkwing trades, but have only read the first so far. It was really good though! I hadn't heard the series' were actually being canceled though, that's a shame. I was holding out hope that they would transfer over to Marvel somehow. I'm gonna pick up the rest of the trades eventually or as they're released. I love me some Disney-Afternoon.

That's also a shame about the DuckTales book too. I'll check it out for myself when the trades release, but one of the main draws for me was that Warren Spector was on board as the writer. I have that 'Like a Hurricane' TPB which was the first thing I bought from Boom!. I don't really think it's that good. I was kind of bored by it.

oldmanwinters

10-15-2011, 12:03 AM

I hadn't heard the series' were actually being canceled though, that's a shame. I was holding out hope that they would transfer over to Marvel somehow.

I guess that's still a possibility. It just depends on what Disney wants to do with it. I think they were really surprised Darkwing sold as well as it did.

Also, Crisis on Infinite Darkwings is a MUST READ (right now!) for any fan of the TV series. Soooo much continuity comes to the forefront, and it even attempts to reconcile those seemingly contradictory account of DW's origins that appeared in the TV show from time to time. Even the "original Negaduck" that Megavolt created gets referenced!

Jester

10-15-2011, 02:35 AM

The fact that this somehow turned back into another TMNT thread gives me humorous satisfaction.
I actually contemplated asking a mod to split the thread, to create a TMNT thread out of our diversion.

LeoNerdo

10-17-2011, 11:56 PM

I guess that's still a possibility. It just depends on what Disney wants to do with it. I think they were really surprised Darkwing sold as well as it did.

Also, Crisis on Infinite Darkwings is a MUST READ (right now!) for any fan of the TV series. So... much continuity comes to the forefront, and it even attempts to reconcile those seemingly contradictory account of DW's origins that appeared in the TV show from time to time. Even the "original Negaduck" that Megavolt created gets referenced!

I read through it and It was pretty good. Very cool series. I notice a lot of nods to other disney and even non-disney properties. I'm sure I'd catch more of the easter eggs if I was more up to snuff on my Darkwing lore. I watched the show passively as a child, but I've bought and watched all of the first dvd set. I'm still looking forward to the Ducktales crossover though to end it all. It SHOULD be awesome. Ducktales and Talespin were my two favorite Disney Afternoon shows.

oldmanwinters

10-17-2011, 11:59 PM

I notice a lot of nods to other disney and even non-disney properties. I'm sure I'd catch more of the easter eggs if I was more up to snuff on my Darkwing lore. I watched the show passively as a child, but I've bought and watched all of the first dvd set.

Even speaking as a pretty die-hard Darkwing fan back in the day, it's hard for me to recall all the references as well. I own the first two DVD sets, yet sadly many of the most important episodes of the series (and for the Boom comics, i.e, Paddywhacker's introduction) would have been included on later sets that never got released. :ohwell:

oldmanwinters

10-27-2011, 03:44 PM

Jester

10-27-2011, 05:35 PM

The grande finale "Dangerous Currency" arc is now at its halfway point, and it's looking bleak for our Duck heroes! Ducktales #5 was a fine issue to set the stage, but Darkwing Duck #17 really took me for a thrill ride with the return of:

GizmoDuck!

And his Ma'ma!

Anybody else been reading it?
It's good to hear that Fenton and M'ma showed up. I wanna read this series so bad now (As I'm watching the episodes of DuckTales and Darkwing that aren't on DVD ATM. Though I seem to have also added episodes I do have on DVD to the folder...must be a release date/production # issue...maybe.).

oldmanwinters

10-27-2011, 09:59 PM

I wanna read this series so bad now (As I'm watching the episodes of DuckTales and Darkwing that aren't on DVD ATM.

Then this is gonna torture you!

*Possible Spoiler Warning!*
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/Archie%20Comic%20Scans/ItsMaMa.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/Archie%20Comic%20Scans/ThatGuyWasGizmoDuck.jpg

I believe the writers made a continuity error though.
In Ducktales #5, Drake Mallard talks as if he's never met Fenton Crackshell, although I seem to remember one episode where he came to visit Launchpad at the house.

Jester

10-27-2011, 10:13 PM

In Ducktales #5, Drake Mallard talks as if he's never met Fenton Crackshell, although I seem to remember one episode where he came to visit Launchpad at the house.
I'm working on the DW episodes now...I'll let ya know. :D

oldmanwinters

10-27-2011, 10:19 PM

I'm working on the DW episodes now...I'll let ya know. :D

The episode where Fenton goes to St. Canard was "Tiff of the Titans," which I don't believe was on the DVD releases. :ohwell:

It's so frustrating that there are quite a few episodes that are key to really understanding the comic series' backstory that have yet to be available to own on DVD, like "Steerminator," "The Haunting of Mr. Banana Brain," "The Quiverwing Quack," and "Negaduck."

Jester

10-27-2011, 10:22 PM

The episode where Fenton goes to St. Canard was "Tiff of the Titans," which I don't believe was on the DVD releases. :ohwell:

It's so frustrating that there are quite a few episodes that are key to really understanding the comic series' backstory that have yet to be available to own on DVD, like "Steerminator," "The Haunting of Mr. Banana Brain," and "Negaduck."
If only Disney would release them because of the comic...yeah like that's gonna happen.

Raph's Girl

10-27-2011, 10:26 PM

That Special Friend that Scrooge was refering to is Donald who is now a James Bond-ish secret agent. :lol:

tone-master21

10-27-2011, 10:32 PM

The episode where Fenton goes to St. Canard was "Tiff of the Titans," which I don't believe was on the DVD releases. :ohwell:

It's so frustrating that there are quite a few episodes that are key to really understanding the comic series' backstory that have yet to be available to own on DVD, like "Steerminator," "The Haunting of Mr. Banana Brain," "The Quiverwing Quack," and "Negaduck."

Your right the episode is not on DVD, but was released on the VHS "Birth of Negaduck".

Here is a screencap from the episode

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/tonmaster21/fentondarkwing.jpg

Jester

10-27-2011, 10:36 PM

Your right the episode is not on DVD, but was released on the VHS "Birth of Negaduck".

Here is a screencap from the episode

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/tonmaster21/fentondarkwing.jpg
Tonemaster: King of ALL Screencaps.

Nice work.

oldmanwinters

10-27-2011, 10:40 PM

Your right the episode is not on DVD, but was released on the VHS "Birth of Negaduck".

Hey, cool info! So that tape (http://www.amazon.com/Darkwing-Duck-Favourite-Aventures-Negaduck/dp/6302642477/ref=pd_sim_mov_1)'s got two of the series' "key" episodes on it (The "Negaduck" episode features an event referred to by Darkwing in the comic as "the incident with Megavolt, me, the Original Negaduck, and the Tronsplitter.)"

Jester

10-27-2011, 10:46 PM

The "Negaduck" episode features an event referred to by Darkwing in the comic as "the incident with Megavolt, me, the Original Negaduck, and the Tronsplitter.
So the KaBoom! series actually references the 2 different Negaducks? Interesting.

oldmanwinters

10-27-2011, 10:48 PM

So the KaBoom! series actually references the 2 different Negaducks? Interesting.

Oh, yeah, the "Crisis on Infinite Darkwings" arc tries hard to reconcile some of the weird continuity contradictions concerning the various Darkwing origin stories as well.

Jester

10-27-2011, 10:50 PM

Oh, yeah, the "Crisis on Infinite Darkwings" arc tries hard to reconcile some of the weird continuity contradictions concerning the various Darkwing origin stories as well.
Oh you mean like the Darkwing Doubloon and such?

oldmanwinters

10-27-2011, 10:52 PM

Oh you mean like the Darkwing Doubloon and such?

He does make a cameo!

Jester

10-27-2011, 10:55 PM

Do the other pirate versions of the heroes show up?

oldmanwinters

10-27-2011, 10:59 PM

Do the other pirate versions of the heroes show up?

I didn't notice any. That particular arc in the comic features oodles of variations on Darkwing, with only
Quiverwing Duck and Darkwarrior Duck getting sustained moments of character development.

Zany Orange Dude

10-27-2011, 11:05 PM

I can never get enough of the Darkwing Duck comics! They didn't skimp out on the quality and the plots just hook you in!
I had been wandering when they'd do a Ducktales/Darkwing crossover every since they had the issue where Magica teamed up with Negaduck! When I went to the comic book store and saw they finally had they long awaited team up, I nearly bolted to the store's counter to buy it so I could beginning reading. :tlol:

Jester

10-27-2011, 11:09 PM

I didn't notice any. That particular arc in the comic features oodles of variations on Darkwing, with only
Quiverwing Duck and Darkwarrior Duck getting sustained moments of character development.
Darkwarrior makes sense, since he is a alternate reality (mirror) DW, but Quiverwing Quack was a PR stunt gone wrong...unless he stayed QQ in an alternate reality.

EDIT: Wait...forgot...QQ is Goz's alter ego....my bad. What was the softer gentler DW called?

tone-master21

10-28-2011, 04:26 PM

Darkwarrior makes sense, since he is a alternate reality (mirror) DW, but Quiverwing Quack was a PR stunt gone wrong...unless he stayed QQ in an alternate reality.

EDIT: Wait...forgot...QQ is Goz's alter ego....my bad. What was the softer gentler DW called?

Are you talking about Darkwing from the episode "Lets Get Respectable". Than he was still called Darkwing Duck.

oldmanwinters

10-29-2011, 01:46 PM

Are you talking about Darkwing from the episode "Lets Get Respectable". Than he was still called Darkwing Duck.

I could be wrong, but I think that "respectable" version of Darkwing was lampooned on Issue #9's "Cover A."
http://coa.inducks.org/issue.php?c=us/DARB+9A

The opening scene involves DW meeting with a PR agency to help better his public image after the fiasco of the Infinite Darkwings sullied his reputation.

Jester

11-02-2011, 12:39 AM

Watching Steerminator as I type...surprisingly dark for a Darkwing episode.

oldmanwinters

11-02-2011, 01:00 AM

Watching Steerminator as I type...surprisingly dark for a Darkwing episode.

"Darkly Dawns the Duck" stood out as such a different show than every other episode in the series. It was nice when "Steerminator" came along near the end of the series and brought some of those foundational themes back to the forefront.

oldmanwinters

11-17-2011, 11:06 PM

Ian Brill eulogizes his memorable run on the Darkwing series!
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=35492
[Also, everyone can now read the entire first issue free and legally!]

Also:
http://negaverse.net/duck-knight/?p=865

He has my enduring gratitude for his great work on this title. The final issue felt a little rushed to me, but it give leave me with the proverbial warm and fuzzy feeling.

That Special Friend that Scrooge was refering to is Donald who is now a James Bond-ish secret agent. :lol:

Say, Raph's Girl, how did you know that

Donald was Agent 44???

oldmanwinters

01-09-2012, 11:09 PM

I'm happy to say that I finally got to complete my Darkwing collection this holiday season in acquiring the "Duck Knight Returns" and "Campaign Carnage" TPBs.

Also, I received both Rescue Rangers TPBs for Christmas. I highly recommend those books, although I can't help but think that Ian Brill was heavily influenced by the legendary RR fan-comic, "Of Mice and Mayhem." I am really disappointed they ceased production on RR early to focus on the relaunch of Ducktales (which was a poor run from what I've been able to read).

Here are some cool previews of some of the TPBs:
http://www.theouthousers.com/forum/previews-f35/boom-preview-darkwing-duck-crisis-infinite-darkwings-tpb-t63992.html
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=9975
http://pulllist.comixology.com/previews/AUG110927/
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=10546