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Before Avatar, Titanic or Spider-Man, James Cameron's -- X-Men?
James Cameron's 1991 attempt at an X-Men film captured the comics' unique character dynamics…but its portrayal of a key figure was shocking.
Japan's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Nintendo Port Did WHAT to April O'Neil?
Japan's first attempt at localizing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles created a bizarre change to the mythology that still amuses fans.
The Question and Huntress' Iconic Justice League Unlimited 'Double Date'
The Huntress left a lasting impression on Justice League Unlimited, even though her origin is consistently a headache.
Did a Marvel/Image Crossover Title Establish Critical X-Men Lore?
A long-running X-Men mystery surrounding Mr. Sinister's most evil plots had an unexpected resolution in Jim Lee's WildC.A.T.S/X-Men crossover.
The '80s Nostalgia Overload of ThunderCats and Battle of the Planets
The early '00s revival of '80s properties produced two wildly contradictory crossovers between ThunderCats and Battle of the Planets.
Frank Miller's Abandoned RoboCop 3 Was - A Love Story?
Some of Frank Miller's wildest ideas were in the legendary creator's unused Robocop 3 script, but Boom! brought them to comics.
Morph's Noble X-Men: The Animated Series Exit Radically Differed from Comics Lore
One controversial (and quickly disavowed) Excalibur comic had a shocking farewell to the cult-favorite metamorphing animated X-Man, Morph.
Nintendo's Oddest Lost Media - King Koopa's Kool Kartoons
Nintendo's 1980s success with Super Mario Bros led to an infamously strange, curiously obscure piece of television history that's all but forgotten.
When G. I. Joe Faced the Transformers - Yet Again
Hasbro's G.I. Joe and Transformers properties again clashed in '04, this time with a time travel gimmick and the accidental debut of a new Decepticon.
How the Justice League Celebrates Christmas – With or Without Batman
DC's holiday festivities have long extended beyond comics, and the animated Justice League & its comic tie-ins had some of the best celebrations.
The Odd Link Between Batman: The Animated Series and a Forgotten ‘80S Ad Campaign
Batman: The Animated Series is a pop culture mainstay today, but in the '90s it had an unusual testing phase with a series of department store ads.
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Image Comics' Masters of the Universe Reboot Was No Cartoon
Years before Masters of the Universe: Revelation, a comics revival attempted to bring greater stakes to the over-the-top world of He-Man.
The One Issue That Changed X-Men Stories Forever
A last-minute story change inadvertently changed how readers perceived Professor X forever, leading to the fan consensus that he's a massive jerk.
Superman Reborn: Christopher Reeve's Cancelled Return to Superman
Superman IV may have been a critical flop, but Christopher Reeves very nearly made a big return as the Man of Steel on film.
When Doomsday Hit Justice League Unlimited
Doomsday's Justice League Unlimited debut is memorable, but it's far from the legendary Superman villain's first "animated" appearance.
The Retro-Cool '00s Fan Service of G. I. Joe vs. the Transformers
Hasbro's G. I. Joe and Transformers properties were destined to crossover, but could the story match fan expectations?
The Nixed Anime-Influenced Revamp of X-Men: the Animated Series
The X-Men cartoon nearly underwent an extensive revamp based on the then-iconic Uncanny X-Men comic, but fans got something very different instead.
The Many Lost (And One NSFW) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures
The all-ages TMNT spinoff has some adventures that never made it to print, and one adult comic never intended for the public.
How the Atom Penetrated the 'Dark Heart' of Justice League Unlimited
The Atom received DCAU spotlights in both Justice League animation and comics, with some unnerving shifts in tone across both mediums.
The G .I. Joe Revival That Was Very '80s And VERY Y2K
A small studio revived Hasbro's G .I. Joe series in the new millennium while never forgetting what made it one of the greatest hits of the '80s.