Darkwing Duck (1991)

The adventures of superhero Darkwing Duck, aided by his sidekick Launchpad McQuack. In his secret identity of Drake Mallard, he lives in a suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn, next door to the bafflingly dim-witted Muddlefoot family. A spin-off of DuckTales.

Action & Adventure Animation Comedy Family Kids superhero cartoon duck children cartoonABC, Disney Channel, Syndication

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Cast

Jim CummingsDarkwing Duck (voice)
Christine CavanaughGosalyn Waddlemeyer-Mallard (voice)
Terence McGovernLaunchpad McQuack (voice)

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Seasons

Season 165 eps · 1991
Season 213 eps · 1991
Season 313 eps · 1992

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