Daffy Duck

Few comic characters can claim a Golden Age debut and still be going strong over eight decades later, but Daffy Duck is exactly that kind of enduring icon — first quacking onto the page in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #1 back in 1941, with creator Win Smith helping launch what would become one of DC's longest-running humor franchises. Across 166 catalog appearances spanning an remarkable 84 years, Daffy has shared panels with the very cream of cartoon comics royalty — Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, and Tweety among them — making his issues a who's-who of beloved characters. With three key collector issues to his name and a presence stretching from the Golden Age all the way to 2025, he's proof that some personalities are simply too irresistible for any era to leave behind. Whether you're a Golden Age completist or just discovering the deep, surprisingly rich history of humor comics, Daffy Duck is an essential, joyful corner of the DC universe worth exploring.