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How ‘Invader Zim’ Navigated the World of Human Disguise

August 27, 2016May 9, 2019 Dan PowellComments Off on How ‘Invader Zim’ Navigated the World of Human Disguise

Hiding in plain sight, he was one of the most relatable cartoons ever drawn.

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Katara’s Bloody Dance With Death

August 24, 2016May 9, 2019 Claire DundermanComments Off on Katara’s Bloody Dance With Death

Katara was a hero from day one.

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When Rocko’s Modern Life Showed Me the Afterlife

August 23, 2016May 9, 2019 Siena KoncsolComments Off on When Rocko’s Modern Life Showed Me the Afterlife

Prepare for a trip to Heck.

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It’s OK to Hate ‘Ren and Stimpy’

August 10, 2016May 14, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on It’s OK to Hate ‘Ren and Stimpy’

This show just may not be for you.

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How Nickelodeon Redefined Cartoons 25 Years Ago

August 2, 2016August 11, 2021 The Dot and LineComments Off on How Nickelodeon Redefined Cartoons 25 Years Ago

Welcome to Nicktoons Month! They still matter, and you still love them.

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Wrestling With the Animated ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’

July 27, 2016December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off on Wrestling With the Animated ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’

DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation had every opportunity to make this film better — and they didn’t take any of them.

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15 Things Brandon Vietti Learned Directing Batman, Young Justice, and Scooby-Doo: Exclusive

July 21, 2016May 9, 2019 Eric Vilas-BoasComments Off on 15 Things Brandon Vietti Learned Directing Batman, Young Justice, and Scooby-Doo: Exclusive

After almost two decades, working on the movies starring the heroes he grew up watching…is still pretty cool.

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Inside Terry Gilliam’s Weird, Wonderful Contributions to Cartoons

July 14, 2016May 27, 2019 Claire DundermanComments Off on Inside Terry Gilliam’s Weird, Wonderful Contributions to Cartoons

On the Monty Python legend’s contributions to the world of animation.

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The Ultimate Netflix Anime Gateway Drug

July 7, 2016May 27, 2019 Meredith DarnellComments Off on The Ultimate Netflix Anime Gateway Drug

If you need a gateway drug to lead you down the anime rabbit hole, ‘Knights of Sidonia’ has you covered.

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What Would ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters Look Like as Cartoons?

June 24, 2016May 27, 2019 Jack McKeanComments Off on What Would ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters Look Like as Cartoons?

Look familiar?

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EDITORS PICKS

If Fandom Has Killed the Cliffhanger, Sign ‘Young Justice’ Up

By John Maher

This year, three cartoons make unexpected returns. Justice demands a fourth.

An Urgent Question About ‘ThunderCats’ (1985)

By Nicole Ortiz

IS IT STILL GOOD!?

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How the Invisible Hand of Julia Drove the Plot of ‘Cowboy Bebop’

By Victoria Freyre

It’s impossible to get her out of your head.

A Spoiler-Free Review of ‘Philbert’ Season 1

By John Maher

Even the ‘Horsin’ Around’ star’s commendable performance can’t save Flip McVicker’s new prestige detective drama from itself.

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At the Start of 2016, Rebecca Sugar Gave Garnet Something Entirely New

By Maya Gittelman

How Rebecca Sugar and ‘Steven Universe’ set precedents for queer love in cartoons.

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Dorothy Elias-Fahn Looks Back at Meryl Stryfe 20 Years Later: Exclusive

By Wyatt Erchak

The voice of Trigun’s gun-toting leading lady recalls her unforgettable role.

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The Tricky Problem With Hollyhock in ‘BoJack Horseman’ Season 4

By Sammy Nickalls

Hollyhock is a great addition to ‘BoJack’ Season 4. She should be more than a plot device.

Why Diane’s Cultural Tension in ‘BoJack’ Reminds Me of My Heritage

By Nicole Ortiz

Her otherness is something a lot of mixed background folks go through.

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Poem: Nobody Cares About Skeeter Valentine

By Joanna C. Valente

A poem for Nickelodeon’s 'Doug.'

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Who Is Erica From BoJack Horseman, Anyway?

By Rebecca Wei Hsieh

She has the right number of ears, two eyes, one foot, and a very strange friendship with Mr. Peanutbutter.

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