"Join Howard the Duck as he takes on the weird cases that only a talking duck can crack as the Marvel Universe's resident private investigator! Howard's first case begins with the Black Cat but soon goes cosmic, landing him in the Collector's clutches! But he's not alone--Rocket Raccoon is a prisoner as well! Can these two anthropomorphic animals turn the tables and break free? Plus, Howard investigates a senior citizens crime spree, teams up with Doctor Strange for some magical antics, and learns a lot about new friend Tara Tam--because communication is key, y'all"--Page 4 of cover.

Title from indicia. At head of cover title: Trapped in a world he's grown accustomed to. "Contains material originally published in magazine form as Howard the Duck #1-5."