But no, the first Marvel Comics hero to get his own film was none other than Howard the Duck. The comedic character, who was indeed a part of the Marvel universe proper, received a George Lucas ...

"Howard the Duck": This subversive, big-budget, talking-duck-from-outer-space movie may have been panned, but it was perfect for adolescent me.

No One Hates the ’80s HOWARD THE DUCK Movie More Than James Gunn. Eric Diaz. Mon, November 18, 2024 at 11:53 PM UTC. 2 min read. Which was the first big-screen Marvel movie?

But no, the first Marvel Comics hero to get his own film was none other than Howard the Duck. The comedic character, who was indeed a part of the Marvel universe proper, received a George Lucas ...

So Gunn’s version of Howard will no doubt have a longer shelf life than this ’80s big-screen counterpart. Which is probably for the best. TAGGED: Howard the Duck , James Gunn , Marvel , Marvel ...