Disney+ has officially ordered a reboot of the animated series Darkwing Duck as a full series, according to a recent report from Variety. This announcement marks nearly six years since Variety first noted that the project was in development at the streaming platform. Darkwing Duck, originally created in the 1990s, follows the adventures of Drake Mallard, a crime-fighting superhero duck who also happens to be the father of the more lighthearted cartoon character, Launchpad McQuack. The reboot is expected to bring the beloved characters back with updated animation and storytelling while staying true to the original’s humor and action-packed tone. The series had previously been announced as a potential project, but it had not yet moved forward to production until now. Mark Hamill, known for his iconic voice work as the Joker in the Batman franchise, will reprise his role as Drake Mallard, also known as Darkwing. Hamill has a long history of voicing memorable characters in animated series, including his work in Batman: The Animated Series and Batman: Arkham Asylum. His involvement has generated excitement among fans who appreciate his distinctive voice and performance skills. The news of the reboot comes as Disney+ continues to expand its animated content, offering both classic and new series for a wide range of audiences. With Darkwing Duck returning, fans of the original series and newcomers alike can look forward to a new chapter in the adventures of one of animation’s most unique superhero ducks.