Howard the Duck has undergone many changes over the last few decades, from failed movie star, to a mature readers line and a recent cinematic cameo. This issue hits the stride of the best aspects of all of those incarnations, proving that any character - regardless of how "fowl" they might be - has an amazing comic book inside of them. Read Full Review

Howard the Duck is such a treat"it's fun and weird and never takes itself too seriously. Howard the Duck revels in the absurdity of the comic book universe it inhabits, pulling you along for the ride. With this book you never know what to expect, and that's what makes it a gem. Read Full Review

This comic is at the vanguard of a new wave of books that strike a balance between deep cuts and reader-friendliness, while reveling in the fact that they are comic books. As Marvel approaches their new publishing initiative in the fall, there's hope that there will still be a place for fun like this. "Howard the Duck" #4 continues to show that, as long as you have a strong grasp on character, you can do anything with a story. Howard may be trapped in a world he never made, but what he makes of that world continues to be hilarious. Read Full Review