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

August 09, 2017 3 min read Batman Captain Marvel comics trivia DC Comics Harley Quinn Jonny Quest Media Scooby-Doo Secret Squirrel Shazam Space Ghost The Flintstones The Jetsons

“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 solve a mystery with a different

Minorities in cartoons: "Hero High"

July 13, 2016 3 min read African-Americans animation Captain Marvel Hero High Media minorities in cartoons Shazam

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 high school

Baseball references in cartoons

July 05, 2016 3 min read animation baseball Goofy Justice League Looney Tunes Media Peanuts Popeye Shazam sports The Simpsons

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 in comics

Anthony's recommended miscellaneous DC Comics

May 31, 2016 3 min read Aquaman comic tips and recommendations DC Comics Green Lantern Justice League Justice Society Legion of Super-Heroes Media recommended comics Shazam Teen Titans The Flash Zoo Crew

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 as the rest of

Leap Day in cartoons

February 27, 2016 3 min read animation Captain Marvel CGP Grey comics Green Lantern Leap Day Leap Year Little Orphan Annie Media Shazam Superman

February 29 brings upon us that quadrennial leap year-defining event, Leap Day. Upon some research, it doesn’t seem to be a day that gets much mention in comics or animation, but

Anthony's DC Comics picks for May 2016

February 16, 2016 3 min read Batman 66 Bombshells DC Comics Hanna-Barbera Media Rebirth Scooby-Doo Shazam upcoming comics Wonder Woman

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, on sale May 25,

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

April 30, 2015 1 min read Android apps Google Shazam Tech

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 Mortal, but

Minorities in cartoons: Captain Marvel Jr.

April 30, 2014 3 min read Captain Marvel Captain Marvel Jr.comics trivia DC Comics people with disabilities Ed Herron Mac Raboy Media minorities in cartoons Shazam

“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) first appeared in “

The best 1970s superhero TV show or movie openings

November 23, 2013 3 min read animation Captain Caveman Dyno-Mutt Hong Kong Phooey Hulk Isis Media package show Plastic Man Shazam Super Friends superheroes theme songs

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 Reeve Superman movie and the

The Indianapolis 500 in cartoons

May 26, 2013 4 min read Animaniacs animation Indianapolis Indianapolis 500 Iron Man Media Rocky and Bullwinkle Shazam The Flintstones The Jetsons The Simpsons Turbo

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 the capital of the Hoosier State. The race