Howard the Duck #28

Published by Marvel Comics in 1986, Howard the Duck #28 stands out as a unique entry in the character's long-running series. Created by Steve Gerber in the 1970s, Howard was initially designed as a satirical commentary on the absurdity of societal conventions and the medium of comics itself. By the time this issue was released, the character had transitioned through various creative phases, often reflecting the specific sensibilities of the writers tasked with balancing his surreal nature with traditional superhero tropes.

The issue features work by writer Chris Claremont and artist Paul Neary, who were working within the established framework of the Marvel Universe. During this period, the creative team focused on integrating the duck into the broader cosmic and grounded stakes of the era's Marvel continuity. While not as historically volatile as the earlier issues in the series, it remains a testament to the character's endurance and the mid-eighties shift toward more layered, interconnected storytelling within the publisher's output.