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Howard the Duck (1986)
by Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz

Howard the Duck

Medium: film

Publication date: 1 Aug. 1986

Publisher: Lucasfilm Universal Studios
Written by: Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz
Directed by: Willard Huyck


5 characters in this story:

Character
(Click links for info about character
and his/her religious practice, affiliation, etc.)
Religious
Affiliation
Team(s)
[Notes]
Pub. #
app.
Howard the Duck Howard the Duck (Howard T. Duck)
(lead character)
hero
CBR Scale: I Catholic (raised)
Daydreamers; Duckworlder...  Marvel 105
Beverly Switzler Beverly Switzler supporting character
CBR Scale: I Pop Syke success meditation
(Transcendental Meditation)
(temporary)
[girlfriend, sidekick of Howard the Duck] Marvel 52
Dr. Walter Jenning supporting character scientist
  [accidentally brought Dark Overlord to Earth] Lucasfilm Universal Studios 2
Phil Blumburtt supporting character scientist
  [Dr. Jenning's assistant; helped banish Dark Overlord] Lucasfilm Universal Studios 2
Dark Overlord villain
CBR Scale: D demon
Dark Overlord of the Universe Lucasfilm Universal Studios 2

Adaptations of this film:
Marvel Comics Super Special #41 (Nov. 1986): "Howard the Duck"

Steve Gerber did not work directly as a writer on this film, but he was credited as the writer who originally created the character "Howard the Duck."