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What are the best selling “Scooby-Doo Team-Up” issues?

August 9, 2017December 10, 2021 Anthony

“Scooby-Doo Team-Up,” for the unaware, is a monthly (originally bimonthly) comic book published by DC Comics. Its premise? Each issue, the gang teams up to

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Minorities in cartoons: “Hero High”

July 14, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Hero High,” a Filmation animated series that aired from 1981-82 on NBC. Background “Hero High” was about a

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Baseball references in cartoons

July 6, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

Baseball, also known as “America’s pastime,” has a long history of being heavily ingrained in media. Here’s a list of some noteworthy references to baseball

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Anthony’s recommended miscellaneous DC Comics

June 1, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

I’ve previously covered recommended comics for Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Thus, here’s a list of recommended comics for their Justice League pals, as well

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February 29 calendar
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Leap Day in cartoons

February 28, 2016February 8, 2022 Anthony

A look at various cartoons that depict Leap Day (February 29), from Superman to Little Orphan Annie.

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Anthony’s DC Comics picks for May 2016

February 17, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

Here’s a look at what’s coming out from DC Comics in May 2016. A full list of solicitations is available here. Comics Scooby Apocalypse #1,

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Saying “Shazam” will finally do something in real life (on Android)

April 30, 2015December 10, 2021 Anthony

Just like Billy Batson, saying “Shazam!” will finally let you see something happen in real life. Unfortunately, it’s not turning you into the World’s Mightiest

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Minorities in cartoons: Captain Marvel Jr.

May 1, 2014December 10, 2021 Anthony

“Captain Marvel Jr.” #23 (September 1944). Art by Mac Raboy. This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Captain Marvel Jr. Junior (real name: Freddy Freeman)

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The best 1970s superhero TV show or movie openings

November 24, 2013December 10, 2021 Anthony

Moving on from the 1960s, here’s my choices for runners-up to the best superhero openings of the 1970s. The 70s’ best openings were the Christopher

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The Indianapolis 500 in cartoons

May 26, 2013December 10, 2021 Anthony

Memorial Day weekend marks the annual running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race, the one time of year when the country actually pays attention to

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