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| − | + | '''''The Duck Knight Returns''''' is the 16th episode of [[DuckTales 2017]]. It features [[Scrooge McDuck (2017 Continuum)|Scrooge McDuck]], [[Dewey Duck (2017 Continuum)|Dewey Duck]], [[Launchpad McQuack (2017 Continuum)|Launchpad McQuack]], [[Jim Starling]]/[[Darkwing Duck (2017 Continuum)|Darking Duck]]/[[Negaduck (2017 Continuum)|Negaduck]], [[Megavolt (2017 Continuum)|Megavolt]], and in their debut [[Drake Mallard (2017 Continuum)|Drake Mallard]]/Darkwing Duck, [[Alistair Boorswan]], [[Tad]], [[Hot Couture]], and the [[Darkwing Dancers]]. The 2017 versions of [[Liquidator (2017 Continuum)|Liquidator]], [[Quackerjack (2017 Continuum)|Quackerjack]], and [[Bushroot (2017 Continuum)|Bushroot]] also appear, and [[Gizmoduck (2017 Continuum)|Gizmoduck]] and [[Johnny and Randy Empire|Johnny Empire]] are referenced. |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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While attending an autograph signing by actor Jim Starling, Launchpad and Dewey learn that ''Darkwing Duck'' is being made into a a film, ''[[Darkwing: First Darkness]]'', by [[McDuck Studios]]. However, upon learning that the dark, atmospheric reboot stars [[Drake Mallard (2017 Continuum)|Drake Mallard]] in his old role, Starling convinces Launchpad to help him sabotage the film. |
While attending an autograph signing by actor Jim Starling, Launchpad and Dewey learn that ''Darkwing Duck'' is being made into a a film, ''[[Darkwing: First Darkness]]'', by [[McDuck Studios]]. However, upon learning that the dark, atmospheric reboot stars [[Drake Mallard (2017 Continuum)|Drake Mallard]] in his old role, Starling convinces Launchpad to help him sabotage the film. |
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*The way [[Jim Starling]]'s [[Darkwing Duck (2017 Continuum)|Darkwing Duck]] inspires a young [[Drake Mallard (2017 Continuum)|Drake Mallard]], leading to Drake one day becoming Darkwing Duck, is copied off the way that, in the {{1}}, a time-traveling [[Darkwing Duck]] was the original role model of his younger self, as shown in ''[[Paraducks]]'' (1991). |
*The way [[Jim Starling]]'s [[Darkwing Duck (2017 Continuum)|Darkwing Duck]] inspires a young [[Drake Mallard (2017 Continuum)|Drake Mallard]], leading to Drake one day becoming Darkwing Duck, is copied off the way that, in the {{1}}, a time-traveling [[Darkwing Duck]] was the original role model of his younger self, as shown in ''[[Paraducks]]'' (1991). |
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*Launchpad's speech is lifted from the lyrics of the ''[[Darkwing Duck (series)|Darkwing Duck]]'' (1991) theme song. |
*Launchpad's speech is lifted from the lyrics of the ''[[Darkwing Duck (series)|Darkwing Duck]]'' (1991) theme song. |
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| + | * [[Jim Starling]] and [[Drake Mallard (2017 Continuum)|Drake Mallard]] both disliking [[Gizmoduck (2017 Continuum)|Gizmoduck]] references the rivalry between [[Darkwing Duck]] and [[Gizmoduck]] in the ''Darkwing Duck'' (1991) cartoon. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | The episode aired on May 17, 2019 in the United States of America. |
+ | The episode aired on May 17, 2019 in the [[United States of America]]. |
The flashback sequence to [[Drake Mallard (2017 Continuum)|Drake Mallard]] is done through comic art, provided by [[Mike Peraza]] (though [[Tad Stones]] himself had originally been asked). |
The flashback sequence to [[Drake Mallard (2017 Continuum)|Drake Mallard]] is done through comic art, provided by [[Mike Peraza]] (though [[Tad Stones]] himself had originally been asked). |
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Revision as of 20:39, 15 June 2019
The Duck Knight Returns is the 16th episode of DuckTales 2017. It features Scrooge McDuck, Dewey Duck, Launchpad McQuack, Jim Starling/Darking Duck/Negaduck, Megavolt, and in their debut Drake Mallard/Darkwing Duck, Alistair Boorswan, Tad, Hot Couture, and the Darkwing Dancers. The 2017 versions of Liquidator, Quackerjack, and Bushroot also appear, and Gizmoduck and Johnny Empire are referenced.
Description
While attending an autograph signing by actor Jim Starling, Launchpad and Dewey learn that Darkwing Duck is being made into a a film, Darkwing: First Darkness, by McDuck Studios. However, upon learning that the dark, atmospheric reboot stars Drake Mallard in his old role, Starling convinces Launchpad to help him sabotage the film.
Continuity
- The end of the final episode of Darkwing Duck before its cancellation, which was alluded to in Friendship Hates Magic (2019), is seen.
- The title is borrowed from The Duck Knight Returns (2010), the original Darkwing Duck's grand comic comeback.
- Jim Starling sits in a recliner while signing autographs, a nod to Darkwing Duck's means of entering his secret lair in the Darkwing Duck (1991) cartoon.
- While facing off with Drake Mallard, Jim Starling wields a chainsaw, foreshadowing his transformation into a new Negaduck, as the original Negaduck was often seen using one.
- The way Jim Starling's Darkwing Duck inspires a young Drake Mallard, leading to Drake one day becoming Darkwing Duck, is copied off the way that, in the Prime Universe, a time-traveling Darkwing Duck was the original role model of his younger self, as shown in Paraducks (1991).
- Launchpad's speech is lifted from the lyrics of the Darkwing Duck (1991) theme song.
- Jim Starling and Drake Mallard both disliking Gizmoduck references the rivalry between Darkwing Duck and Gizmoduck in the Darkwing Duck (1991) cartoon.
Behind the scenes
The episode aired on May 17, 2019 in the United States of America.
The flashback sequence to Drake Mallard is done through comic art, provided by Mike Peraza (though Tad Stones himself had originally been asked).
‘Movie Posters’
Main poster.
Alternate poster.
Second alternate poster.