Disney isn’t bringing back ‘Darkwing Duck’ — but here are 9 reasons it should

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Let’s get dangerous.

Everyone loves Darkwing Duck, the caped canard who first flapped his way into the Disney Afternoon lineup in 1991. In fact, we love him so much that the Internet was willing to believe this April Fools’ Day article last year that said Disney was preparing to reboot the series with all-new episodes.

And then, on Thursday, a bunch of websites fell for the same prank again. “Darkwing Duck” was trending on Twitter for hours before everyone realized the mistake.

Then again: When there’s trouble, you call DW. Who better to solve this situation than Darkwing himself? We think Disney really should bring back this esteemed hero, and here are 9 reasons why:

1. That theme song.

Darkwing, Darkwing Duck!
2. “I am the terror that flaps in the night!”

Darkwing is the master of self-introduction, including this gem: “I am the neurosis that requires a $500-an-hour shrink!”
3. “Let’s get dangerous!”

Now imagine the Carly Rae Jepsen re-recording of that line.
4. Launchpad McQuack is the ultimate crossover character from DuckTales.

And Darkwing Duck taught us the meaning of a spinoff, well before, uh, Frasier.

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5. Darkwing completed the perfect Disney Afternoon lineup.

For one glorious season in 1991-1992, these four shows aired back to back.
6. Darkwing was a great role model as a single dad.

When he wasn’t fighting crime for fame and glory, he was taking care of his adopted daughter, Gosalyn.

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7. And Gosalyn was an amazing role model, too.

She was awesome at sports, became her own superhero and didn’t let anyone boss her around.
8. These are the best villains.

Has any show had baddies like Negaduck, Quackerjack and Steelbeak?

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9. Darkwing was always fashion-forward.

And purple? He was ahead of his time.