What should a diverse Justice League of America look like?
What should a diverse Justice League of America that actually reflects America’s demographics look like? (No, “add a Black guy to the team” isn’t enough.)
Super Friends
What were the main influences and trends in 1970s TV animation?
On the heels of my post about the main trends and influences in 1980s and 2010s TV animation, I thought I’d look at a different… Read More »What were the main influences and trends in 1970s TV animation?
The best of minorities in cartoons: Movember
Movember is an annual month-long event during November. Movember involves men growing mustaches to raise awareness of men’s health issues (depression, cancer, etc.)—the term “Movember”… Read More »The best of minorities in cartoons: Movember
Top 10 1970s TV cartoon theme songs
The 1970s saw a big shift in animation, away from the more violent superhero, funny animal and action cartoons of the 60s. An example of… Read More »Top 10 1970s TV cartoon theme songs
What should a diverse Justice League of America look like? (2015 edition)
For an updated version of this post, see here. The current trend in comics, and various media overall, is reflecting today’s audiences by featuring a… Read More »What should a diverse Justice League of America look like? (2015 edition)
Minorities in cartoons: Fire (DC Comics)
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Fire (real name: Beatriz Bonilla da Costa), a Brazilian superheroine published by DC Comics. Fire first appeared in… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: Fire (DC Comics)
Minorities in cartoons: Seraph
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Seraph (real name: Chaim Levon), a superhero in DC Comics. Seraph first appeared in “Super Friends” #7 (October… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: Seraph
Minorities in cartoons: El Dorado
Completing the various minority Super Friends members, this week we’ll look at El Dorado. The hero was introduced during the early 1980s run of the… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: El Dorado
Anthony’s DC Comics picks for April 2014
Here’s what’s of interest coming out from DC Comics for April. Full solicitations are available here. Comics Adventures of Superman #12, on sale Apr. 30,… Read More »Anthony’s DC Comics picks for April 2014
Minorities in cartoons: Samurai
Continuing from last week’s Super Friends theme, this week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Samurai, another Super Friend. Background Samurai is a Japanese hero who… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: Samurai