The St. Canard Files: A Darkwing Duck Podcast

Issue 5 of Boom's Darkwing Duck comic begins a brand new story arc, one featuring the return of some fan favorite characters! In the first part of "Crisis On Infinite Darkwings", Negaduck and Magica DeSpell team up to ruin Darkwing's reputation with a collection of other-dimensional doppelgangers. But that's not all because this issue also features the return of Morgana! Give us a listen to find o...

The first story arc of Boom's Darkwing Duck comic wraps up in issue 4 as "The Duck Knight Returns" comes to an explosive conclusion. The Fearsome Four are sent to human resources, Bulba goes ballistic, and Gosalyn gets a hold of a certain supersuit. All this plus some very suggestive Darkwing dialouge. How's it all hold up? Is it a satisfying wrap-up? You have to tune in to find out! Plus, our lis...

Welcome back for issue 3 of the Boom Studios Darkwing Duck comic! In "The Duck Knight Returns part 3", our heroic trio is finally back together, Negaduck learns Darkwing's secret and the CEO of the Quackwerks Corporation is finally revealed! Who is it? You'll have to listen to find out. Also, Tiffany talks about her favorite movies and Mike reviews the new Darkwing Duck Q-Fig. So be sure to dodge...

Welcome back for another installment of the St Canard Files. This time, Mike and Tiffany are talking about issue 2 of the Boom Darkwing comics. In part two of "The Duck Knight Returns" Darkwing spies on Quackwerks, Gosalyn searches for an old friend and Quackerjack enacts his revenge scheme. Plus, Tiffany discusses what Darkwing merchandise she's picked up this year, and we say goodbye to artist D...

It's 2022 and a new year brings a new focus and a brand new co-host! Joining Mike to begin discussing the iconic Boom Studios Darkwing Duck comic book series is everyone's favorite Morgana fan, Silver Silver Braun! Today we talk about part 1 of "The Duck Knight Returns" where we check in on St Canard after an entire year to see what our beloved masked crimefighter is up to. We also discuss some ho...

So 2021 is coming to an end and the big question is - did the terror that flaps in the night have a better year than 2020? You bet he did, and Mike and Stan are going to take you through all the Darkwing events of the past year. Did the masked mallard have a good 30th anniversary? Now that Ducktales is over, how do we feel about the show's Darkwing content? And of course, how were things on the me...

The Future of the St Canard Files Mike and Will are finally recording together to share news about the future of this podcast. Some very big changes are in store for 2022. Who is leaving? Who is coming? Are we ever getting to the Boom comics? Give this Flashquack a quick listen for the lowdown. Also, we discuss some recent merchandise and a frequent guest host makes a sudden appearance! As always,...

Merry Christmas, St Canardians! Today, Mike and Stan are bringing you one final Darkwing comic review for 2021. In "Salad Daze", we get a rare solo headlining appearance by Bushroot, who is creating vicious, villainous vegetable zombies! It's an early comic but one that is very true to the show. It even features Gosalyn and Honker! In addition, we talk a little bit about Christmas and Mike gives h...

Today Mike and Stan are discussing "Fluffy's Reign of Terror!", the third and final installment of the Fluffy trilogy comic. The plotting pussycat of peril plans one last attack on mankind, Darkwing catches a missile and Megavolt, Liquidator and Bushroot just show up and...do random stuff. Plus Gosalyn for all of two panels. Is this the triumphant end this story deserved, or a complete disappointm...

Who wears a metal suit of armor, has opposable thumbs and commands an army of cats? It's Fluffy, the kitten kingpin of crime! In today's episode, Mike and Stan review part 2 of the Fluffy saga with "Cat In A Hot Tin Suit". It's one of the most bizarre, deranged Darkwing comics we've read so far, so be sure to tune in for our thoughts. Additionally we talk holidays, discuss the recently unveiled Be...

Today, Mike trades places with Will to review another Darkwing comic with Stan Lunn! This time we're looking at part 1 of the so-called Fluffy Trilogy with the Disney Adventures comic "The Kitty Kat Kaper". Darkwing and Launchpad are hot on the trail of a hyper-intelligent, lisping kitten, but take a detour to battle almost everyone from Darkwing's rouges gallery. Also, we talk about the upcoming...

Anna Matronic is back!! Well, by name that is, today Will & Stan take a dive into the Marvel 'The Disney Afternoon' comic series #2. They review 'Sleep Ducking' which brings Anna Matronic back but this time her appearance is completely different & so are her robo-hounds. Just like Splatter Phoenix, we decided to rate Anna Matronic based on 2 separate appearances. Also, Will makes an announ...

Today we celebrate 'Mike Peraza's' Birthday & review a little old Golden Book. While Darkwing is being mean to his friendly sidekick, we get to discuss a new villain who we only saw a brief cameo of. If you seen the episode "In Like Blunt" you might have noticed this villain or you might not have. If you didn't recognize this villain when you watch that episode before, you may want to go back...

It's time to discuss some Darkwing Comic news as we need the support of all Darkwing fans in order to possible have new comics printed. We also review "The Darkest Night" which is a Golden Book released in '91' & features super villain Taurus Bulba. We also learn there was a different name for the Thunderquack as well a different leader of F.O.W.L. I'm join with buddy Stan Lunn as we tackle th...

Happy Halloween!! We are reviewing a Darkwing comic from "The Disney Adventures" Magazine but this time it was a referral from 'John Johnson'!! Megavolt is being used by everyone and constantly being double crossed. We have F.O.W.L, SHUSH, Steelbeak & a couple of new characters. We are introduced to Mondo B. Assetz & Professor Pinjab, how are these 2 new villains in St. Canard? Will &...

We lost a legend this past week with Jack Angel. For us Darkwing fans we mainly remember him as the voice of Fearsome 5 villain 'Liquidator'. Jack also voiced characters from Transformers such as Ultra Magnus, Omega Supreme & Astro Train. You may remember him as Papa Smurf, The Flash, Hawkman & many other characters. Today we also review a short comic from the Disney Adventures titled 'Vog...

Now that we've reviewed every single episode of Darkwing Duck and have given them all gas canister ratings, the only thing left to do is rank them! So today we're presenting our own top 10 episode lists based on the scores we've given them. How do our lists differ? Which episodes do we have in common? Which episodes are at the top of our lists, if you couldn't already guess? Additionally, we rank...

It's taken over 2 years to get here, but we've finally done it. Today we're discussing the very last Darkwing Duck episode to ever air. In "Extinct Possibility", Darkwing, Gosalyn and Launchpad go back in time to solve a mystery worthy of Jurassic Park. We also meet the Technosaurs, hear some recognizable guest voices and get one final new villain - Johnny T-Rex! Apart from the episode, we discuss...

On today's episode of the St Canard Files, Morgana opens her own restaurant, the Muddlefoots get cooking tips from Aunt Nasty, Negaduck tries to groom some Skullbunny Warriors and even Archie, Eek and Squeak get in on the action. The bad news? "Malice's Restaurant" is the second-to-last Darkwing Duck episode and we have to say goodbye to all of them! We do our best to give our favorite characters...

Did you ever get that creepy deja vu feeling? Because Will and Mike are back to begin discussion of the final three Darkwing Duck episodes. Joining us for "Clash Reunion" is Andrew Wallace, and together we take a look at look at Megavolt's origin story, high school reunions and how Darkwing himself first came to be. Additionally, Will gives us the lowdown on the three different conventions he's be...

Today on the St Canard Files, Mike and Bill Yadesky are paying tribute to one of the most iconic voices of our childhood - Jim Cummings. He's Winnie the Pooh, he's Pete, he's Don Karnage and of course he's the terror that flaps in the night himself! Together, Mike and Bill trace Jim's Disney TV animation career, from his earliest roles to the glory days of the Disney Afternoon. Who was Jim's very...

Want to join the superheroes union? Gizmoduck & Mr. Wonderful are trying to recruit Mr. St. Canard himself, but DW wants no part of it. Mr. Wonderful decides to show Darkwing the power of the union with his teams of heroes. Life of crimefighting will be so much easier under the union, but DW isn't buying it, even with Gizmoduck cosigning the union. Can DW get to the bottom of this? Check out o...

One of the best parts of Darkwing Duck was all of the amazing voice actors who brought our favorite characters to life. Sadly, over the years we have lost quite a few of them. So on today's episode Mike and Bill Yadesky pay tribute to some truly iconic voices from our childhood who are no longer with us and discuss some of their best roles. From Christine Cavanaugh and Dana Hill to Tino Insana and...

Once in awhile we like to discuss or even possibly review something out the box. Today we review a comic most casual Darkwing Duck fans won't even know exist. The hardcore ones may not even own it. In order to own "The Big Snooze" you must own the rare Marvel "The Disney Afternoon " issue #10. With EBay prices marking this issue so high, it's not a common find amongst the DW community. Today with...

The epic Disney Adventures crossover "The Legend of the Chaos God" was recently reprinted for the first time in The Disney Afternoon Adventures collection, and Mike and Stan Lunn are here to talk all about it! The worlds of Talespin, Rescue Rangers, Goof Troop, Ducktales and Darkwing Duck come together (more or less) in an unforgettable five-part adventure. We review each story and decide which pa...