Marvel may have the market on live-action films, but DC will always be known for its top-notch animated series. From the campy, kid-friendly Super Friends to the more mature and revolutionary DCAU, there's no denying the impact DC has made in pop culture. But not all of their series has had a lasting impact.

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Whatever the reason, these series have slipped under the radar and gone overlooked or outright forgotten.

10 Vixen

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The Arrowverse has provided several unsung heroes like Green Arrow and Supergirl the chance to step out of the shadows of more popular heroes and get a chance to shine in their respective series. Yet one hero that was shelved to the internet on CW Seed was Vixen.

Vixen was given two seasons and released online, showcasing her origin as she learns about her totem and keeps it out of the wrong hands. It's worth noting that this takes place before her first appearance in Arrow and features cameos from The Flash, Green Arrow, and Black Canary. It's a shame it wasn't promoted as much as the other shows.

9 Gotham Girls

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Gotham Girls was an online series released in the early 2000s that loosely tied into the DCAU. The series consisted of various shorts following the everyday lives of Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Zatanna, Poison Ivy, and Renee Montaya. The shorts were made in Flash animation but included professional voice acting from VAs like Arleen Sorkin, Tara Strong, and Jennifer Hale.

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While the first two seasons were more comedic in tone, the third season focused on an over-arcing plot with the girls working together to unravel a grand scheme. While it may not be the best looking, it's still worth giving a watch.

8 Batman Unlimited

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If He-Man, G.I. Joe, and My Little Pony have taught us anything, it's that kids will buy toys that have cartoons. That would explain why Batman: Unlimited was created: to sell action figures. Along with some online shorts, three films were made for the series with each one featuring Batman taking a different assortment of villains from his rogues gallery.

Not only were several characters given redesigns but they were also given giant mech suits, robot dinosaurs, and turned into giants. The series did a poor job at hiding its intentions but it made a commendable effort to tell interesting stories.

7 Swamp Thing

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Considering that Swamp Thing only got five episodes, it's no wonder that people have forgotten about it. The short-lived series follows Swamp Thing as he foils the schemes of Anton Arcane and his cronies with the help of Tomahawk, Bayou Jack, and Abigail Arcane.

Unlike the dark comics, the animated series had a lighter tone to appeal to younger audiences. While the show was a flop, it did spawn a line of action figures and playsets that proved to be popular among boys. At least it wasn't a total loss.

6 Legion of Super-Heroes

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Legion of Super-Heroes follows a young Clark Kent as he is summoned to the 31st century to join the titular team. As Superboy, he fought alongside Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Timber Wolf, and Chameleon Boy against futuristic villains.

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Throughout the series, Superboy learns to master his powers and become the hero that he is meant to be. The show received two seasons with a third planned before it was canceled. While it didn't last long, at least it got a proper ending.

5 Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show

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For years, Plastic Man has served as a supporting character to other notable heroes but there was a point where he was the lead of his own animated series, The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show. It featured Plastic Man traveling around the world with his companions, Penny and Hula Hula, as they received missions to stop random threats.

The show included the first live-action portrayal of Plastic Man by Taylor Marks and packaged with an assortment of other shorts. The second season would see him married and with a son, Baby Plas. After that, he wouldn't make an animated appearance for twenty-five years.

4 The Zeta Project

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Out of all the shows in the DCAU, The Zeta Project might be the most obscure entry. A spin-off of Batman Beyond, the show follows the eponymous Zeta, a humanoid robot assassin that goes against its programming and goes rogue. Believing that Zeta has been reprogrammed by terrorists, the NSA hunts after Zeta and its runaway friend while they search for his creator to prove its innocence.

Aside from some minor references to Batman Beyond, the show rarely ever references any other DC properties. Allowing it to stand on its own without relying on fan service.

3 The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam

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Not only is The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam an incredibly tacky name, but it's also the first animated appearance of Shazam and the Marvel family. Along with different live-action segments, the show would feature cartoons from Hero High and Shazam.

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Compared to other shows, Shazam did an excellent job utilizing the source material and introducing Shazam's friends and enemies. Including characters like Black Adam, Mister Mind, Mary Marvel, and Tawky Tawny. While nothing exemplary, it's clear that the show did its research.

2 Freedom Fighters: The Ray

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Much like Vixen, another Arrowverse show pushed onto CW Seed was Freedom Fighters: The Ray. The show serves as an origin story for Ray Terrill and a prequel to "Crisis on Earth-X." The series explores how Ray inherited his powers from his Earth-X counterpart and deals with mastering his powers along with facing the dangers waiting in Earth-X.

It adds some much-needed depth to The Ray and is one of the few superhero shows to have a gay lead character. Hopefully, people will give the series a chance and learn to appreciate The Ray.

1 Max Fleisher's Superman

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Max Fleischer has provided numerous contributions to entertainment such as rotoscoping, Popeye, Betty Boop, and the first depiction of Superman on the big screen. Seventeen theatrical shorts were created showcasing Superman saving the world from mad scientists, primal monsters, and natural disasters.

The animation holds up incredibly well and does an excellent job portraying the Man of Steel as an unstoppable force that can't be stopped from saving the day. Not only did these cartoons give Superman the power of flight but also served as a source of inspiration for Bruce Timm and his team while they worked on Batman: The Animated Series. It's an underrated classic that shows what makes Superman so super.

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