Howard the Duck #1-3 complete three-issue limited series from February-April 1986, adapting the notorious Lucasfilm/Universal Pictures movie that became one of cinema's most infamous box office failures. These direct edition copies represent Marvel's attempt to capitalize on the film tie-in, featuring movie-accurate character designs and storylines that differ significantly from Steve Gerber's original Howard the Duck comics. The series stands as a unique artifact of 1980s movie merchandising, connecting Marvel Comics to George Lucas's production company during a period when such cross-media partnerships were less common than today.