Superhero sidekicks were once as common as secret identities, but not as much nowadays. I make a few observations why that’s the case.
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Tag: Teen Titans
What were the main influences and trends in 2000s TV animation?
I take a look at the influences and trends in 2000s TV animation, from “slice-of-life” shows to the influence of anime on Western cartoons.
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DC Universe streaming service shows announced; DreamWorks makes deal with Hulu
Several major streaming service announcements were made last week, including the launch of the DC Comics-based “DC Universe” and DreamWorks’ plans to produce shows for Hulu.
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10 noteworthy vegetarian cartoon characters
A look at 10 prominent vegetarian or vegan cartoon characters, from Lisa Simpson of “The Simpsons” to Beast Boy of “Teen Titans.”
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WB, DC Comics to launch a DC-themed streaming video service
Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are launching a new DC Comics-themed streaming service, complete with a season three of “Young Justice.”
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Anthony’s recommended miscellaneous DC Comics
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 the DC Comics roster of characters. Again, I try to favor trade paperbacks over single issues (or the expensive Archives editions).
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Minorities in cartoons: Solstice
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Solstice, a DC Comics superheroine and Teen Titans member.
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Top 10 2000s TV cartoon theme songs
While animation exploded in quantity and popularity in the 90s, the 2000s also saw various changes. Some of the changes,[…]
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Package shows: “The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure” (plus Batman)
A look at the late 1960s Filmation-produced package show “The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure,” with the animation debuts of many DC Comics characters.
Read more What should a diverse Justice League of America look like?
What would a Justice League of America that *looks* like America be like? I analyze what a diverse JLA should look like, using recent US census figures.
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