In today's world it seems like everyone knows the name Darkwing Duck. However, upon looking back at the animated homage to early pulp heroes, it begs the question, who was Darkwing Duck made for? The animation style, characters, and story lines all mimicked the pulp stories of the past, but made them relatable to modern audiences. The Duck Tales spin off, Darkwing Duck was a big gamble, but has proven to have been a major success.