Cartoon review: "Jem and the Holograms"
A look back at the 1980s animated series "Jem and the Holograms."
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Anthony's January 2021 graphic novel picks and news
A look at upcoming graphic novels of interest for January 2021, plus thoughts on DC's newest heroes (a nonbinary speedster and a Brazilian Wonder Woman).
Cartoon review: "Clifford the Big Red Dog"
A look at PBS' "Clifford the Big Red Dog" animated series (both the 2000 and 2019 versions).
Cartoon review: "Hero Elementary"
A look at the PBS Kids cartoon "Hero Elementary," which combines basic science with superheroes.
Minorities in cartoons: Chipmunk Hunk
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Chipmunk Hunk (real name: Tomas Lara-Perez), a Marvel superhero. Tomas first appeared in “The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl” (vol. 1) #1 (March 2015)
Minorities in cartoons: "Elena of Avalor"
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Elena of Avalor,” an animated series that airs on the Disney Channel. “Elena” debuted in 2016. Background The series is
Minorities in cartoons: "Star vs. the Forces of Evil"
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Star vs. the Forces of Evil,” a Disney XD series. The show debuted in 2015. Background The series centers around Star Butterfly,
Minorities in cartoons: "Clifford the Big Red Dog"
An updated take on this post is available here. This week’s minorities in cartoons post is “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” a series of Scholastic children’s books and several animated TV
Minorities in cartoons: Alejandro ("Total Drama")
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Alejandro, a character on Teletoon’s “Total Drama” series. “Total Drama World Tour” Alejandro (full name: Alejandro Burromuerto) is
Minorities in cartoons: "Mucha Lucha!"
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Mucha Lucha!,” an animated series that aired on Kids WB from 2002 to 2005. Background “Mucha Lucha!” focuses on a