Howard the Duck #4 – Gwen the Duck Variant (Marvel Comics, 2015)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 2015 Series: Howard the Duck Issue: #4 Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artist: Joe Quinones Cover Artist: Jason Latour (Gwen the Duck Variant — homage to Spider‑Gwen) Print: First print Variant: Gwen the Duck Variant Edition

A humorous and highly collectible Gwen‑themed variant from the height of the Spider‑Gwen popularity boom. Part of Marvel’s 2015 variant program, parodying Howard the Duck as “Gwen the Duck” with multiple poses and a full Spider‑Gwen‑style costume. Strong demand among modern variant collectors due to the mash‑up concept and distinctive cover art.

Condition

• Cover: Strong colour, high gloss, light handling wear

• Spine: Minor stress lines, staples firm

• Corners: Light softening, no major folds

• Edges: Clean with light shelf wear

• Interior: White/off‑white pages, no writing

• Other notes: No tears or water damage Bagged and boarded. Default Grade: Very Fine (VF) Smoke free home.

Key Issue Details

• Gwen the Duck parody variant

• Spider‑Gwen homage cover

• Popular modern variant era

• Spider‑Gwen collector relevance