| “ | The city of St. Canard is home to a thousand criminals, but not one of them dares make a move, for this city has a shadowy guardian who hunts them like a phantom in the darkness. I am that guardian. I am the terror that flaps in the night! I am the winged scourge that pecks at your nightmares! I am Darkwing Duck! | „ |
| ~ Darkwing's opening monologue in the episode "That Sinking Feeling". |
| “ | Let's get dangerous! | „ |
| ~ Darkwing's famous catchphrase. |
Darkwing Duck is (real name Drake Mallard) is the titular main protagonist of the 1991-1992 cartoon series of the same name and tries to protect his city from a number of villains.
He is voiced by Jim Cummings.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?[]
- Heroic/Honorable: He has repeatedly safeguarded St. Canard from a host of villains, thwarting threats from foes like NegaDuck, Taurus Bulba, and Megavolt who sought to conquer or destroy the city. While he’s known for his oversized ego, he often sets it aside to act selflessly when it matters most. His protective instincts are especially strong when it comes to Gosalyn; he goes out of his way to keep her safe, rescuing her whenever she’s in danger, and his deep care for her is always clear.
- Courageous/Reckless: His courage stems from his desire to fight evil and protect St. Canard. He often faces dangerous villains and situations despite the risks. His recklessness often comes from his overconfidence, ego and tendency to leap into action without fully thinking things through, which can lead to clumsy moments.
- Energetic: Darkwing Duck is very energetic and often throws himself into situations with a lot of enthusiasm and physical activity.
- Stubborn: He can act stubborn and sometimes ignore the advice of others, including Launchpad or Gosalyn, believing he always knows best, but he usually takes their advice in the end when he realizes his ego.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: Rather than just dealing with petty crimes, Darkwing frequently confronts villains with plans that could impact the entire city of St. Canard or beyond. Saving the day on a large scale: His goals often involve preventing widespread chaos, theft, or even the destruction of the city.
- Hard-Working: He actively seeks out criminal activity, suggesting a dedication to his self-proclaimed role as the city's protector.
- Unintelligent: For all of his respective talents, intelligence and street-smarts, and while he's not exactly stupid, he can be rather impulsive, short-sighted and his massive ego showcases how he is not quite as clever as he thinks he is and happens to make some foolish decisions because of his own ego and vanity.
- Optimistic: He usually treats his sidekick, Launchpad McQuack well despite being annoyed by him at times. He cares deeply about his reformed girlfriend, Morgana Macawber and is protective of her as well.
- Determined: Darkwing is incredibly determined to be seen as St. Canard's greatest protector and craves the fame and recognition that comes with it.
- Confident/Cocky: His immense confidence often leads him to underestimate his adversaries. He might dismiss a villain's threat with a wave of his hand and a smug remark, only to be surprised by their capabilities.
- Short-Tempered: Any disruption to his plans, a gadget malfunctioning at a crucial moment, or simply things not going his way can trigger his short temper, often expressed through grumbling and frustrated outbursts.
- Has Rivals: He has a friendly rivalry with Gizmo Duck.
- Is a True Hero: Despite his ego and occasional blunders, his core motivation is to protect the citizens of St. Canard from evil. He consistently puts himself in danger to fight crime and genuinely cares about the safety of the innocent.
- Street-Smart: While he tends to be distracted or slightly oblivious, Darkwing Duck is actually a great detective and a competent superhero. Has actually used his skills to crack cases, find culprits, and expose their plans.
External Links[]
- Darkwing Duck on the Heroes Wiki
- Darkwing Duck on the Inconsistently Admirable Wiki
- Darkwing Duck on the Disney Wiki
- Darkwing Duck on the Darkwing Duck Wiki
- Darkwing Duck on the DuckTales Wiki
- Darkwing Duck on the VS Battles Wiki
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