Duckman - Seasons 3 and 4 (part II of VII)

Here we go again...

Clear and Presidente Danger: (w: Doug Chamberlin & Chris Webb; d: John Eng) Duckman wins a vacation to a Latin American country and his ranting leads him from one throne to another (it makes sense when you watch it). Amusing, as Duckman goes mad with power, forcing Cornfed to find a way to overthrow him.

The Girls of Route Canal: (w: Brian Kahn; d: Donovan Cook & Raymie Muzquiz) Charles and Mambo are in love and seek advice on winning the girls of their dreams. Unfortunately, they must settle for Duckman, who tells them how he met and wooed Beatrice. Some surprisingly wistful moments shine through the humor. Also, one has to like Beatrice's former husband, Richard (voiced by - and drawn to resemble - David Duchovny).

The Mallardian Candidate: (w: David Misch; d: Peter Shin) Iggy Catalpa ("Joking the Chicken") comes to Duckman with a case: that sock that disappears in the laundry. There is the possibility that this could be a front for a darker purpose. The mastermind of the scheme is a little off-putting, but this is a terrific episode, highlighted by a hilarious dinner scene.

Pig Amok: (w: Spencer Green; d: Jeff McGrath) Cornfed suffers from a rare genetic disease that will kill him unless he loses his virginity. Uneven, with some funny moments (the funeral, the historical film) and some interesting if superfluous guest appearances.

The Once and Future Duck: (w: Dean Batali & Rob Des Hotel; d: Peter Avanzino) A hole in the space-time continuum finds Duckman meeting various alternate versions of himself with differing opinions on whether or not he should attend Charles and Mambo's tuba recital. I won't lie; it's all about the alternate selves. Every one of them is a riot (favorite: Max Cady Duckman). There's also a neat cameo from Rhonda Shear.

Planet of the Dopes: (w: Monica Piper; d: Raymie Muzquiz) A neglected Ajax is abducted by a race of aliens, while his family searches for him. Officially titled 'The One with Lisa Kudrow in a Small Role', this is a decent outing, especially in its depiction of the planet Betamax...at least, before it adopts the teachings of 'Dod'.

Aged Heat: (w: Bill Canterbury & Gene Laufenberg; d: John Eng) Psychotic criminal Agnes Delrooney (Brian Doyle-Murray!) needs a place to cool her heels following a robbery. She decides to hide out at Duckman's place. Oh, and she looks exactly like Grandma-ma. One could quibble about the predictability of the inevitable 'which one's which?'/'this person isn't who they say' schtick, but it's so likably absurd.

Disc three...watch for it.