Who Is Duckula? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Duckula (Fantagraphics): origin, story and key facts about the character.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team•Updated July 5, 2026•3 min read•✓ Fact-checked

Duckula is a Fantagraphics comic book character, with over 3 comic issue appearances.

Who is Duckula?

Creation Duckula was created by Scott Shaw for the comic book Quack #1 (July 1976), published by Star Reach Publications . In 1979, Filmation released a similar animated series, Quacula, Scott Shaw sued the company, the matter was settled out of court and the series ran for only 16 episodes. Interestingly, in 1988, the British production company Cosgrove Hall Films launched the series Count Duckula , character who debuted in 1982 as a villain in Danger Mouse , unrelated to Shaw's character.

Key facts

Duckula is of animal origin. The character is published by Fantagraphics. With 3 recorded issue appearances, Duckula ranks among the most featured characters in comics.