Transformers
When Transformers first aired in 1984, anyone who was watching surely had their interests piqued once that theme song said, “more than meets the eye…robots in disguise”. When the show proved to be as fun as the song, though, viewers became hooked.
DetailsOver the Garden Wall
The show excels beyond any kind words that could be said about it, and exceeds any expectations that could possibly be set. It isn’t just as good as everyone says it is; it is awesomely and obscenely better.
DetailsGI Joe
GI Joe was one of the biggest action hits of the 80s cartoons and a colossal success in the toy industry. Counting its beginnings as 30-second cartoon commercials, it was truly the first of the big 80s hit action cartoons. It’s gone on to have multiple remake series as well as two live-action movies.
DetailsBatman Beyond
Set in a Utopian, futuristic version of Gotham City, Bruce Wayne becomes unable to fulfill his role as Batman. And so, Terry McGinnis, a troubled but good-natured high school student, ends up becoming Batman, while also dealing with the personal toll becoming of the cowl. Is this series a new and unique version of the Dark Knight or a weird version of him that should just be forgotten.
DetailsCrisis on Infinite Earths Parts 4-5
Crisis on Infinite Earths, the 2019-20 Arrowverse crossover, was a fun filled event marked by numerous fan service moments and a brand new status quo but was not without its failings.
DetailsJonny Quest
Jonny Quest is a fascinating and timeless cartoon, It holds up when watched it today, 55 years after it aired, and will be enjoyed by a modern-day audience, no matter what they’re age.
DetailsAvatar: The Last Airbender
How do we introduce ideas of war into a child’s life? When is the right age for a child to learn about death? The question of heavy themes is one that reaches into the depths of children’s media and scratches its soul. There is no straightforward answer for how and when the wicked concepts of…
DetailsThundercats
This is flat out an exciting show. If “Thundercats, ho!” means nothing to you, do yourself a favor and watch the original Thundercats series. You will not be disappointed.
DetailsSilverhawks
Those that haven’t heard of it and haven’t seen it should take the time to get to know Silverhawks. It’s exciting and fun. For its day, it was kind of an animated sci-fi masterpiece.
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Let’s face it, there have been some weird cartoons over the years, and none more so than those of the 80’s. Many of these odd cartoons are now long forgotten but make for interesting peculiarities when they do pop up!
DetailsGravity Falls
Gravity Falls, Oregon feels alive. It feels like a person could visit. It brings about a vague familiarity while at the same time introducing audiences to a separate, mystical world in a way that feels comparable to classics like Bridge to Terabithia or Tuck Everlasting.
DetailsM.A.S.K.
M.A.S.K. is a gem of a cartoon that it seems the world has forgotten. However, it is such a cool concept and would be extremely ripe for turning it into a big budget blast of a movie.
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