About G. Kendall
Gene Kendall taught himself how to program a VCR at the age of five, determined to never miss an episode of G. I. Joe: A Real American Hero. He’s been writing about reputable and disreputable pop culture for over ten years at Not Blog X and CBR. Burning Chair Publishing released his snarky paranormal novel Love is Dead(ly) in 2020. His new novel Blind Cerulean is an homage to 1980s urban action films and available for Amazon pre-order today. He eagerly awaits all praise, criticisms and "um, actually" comments over at twitter.com/NBX_Tweets.
Latest Articles
X-Men: The Animated Series' Manga Adaptation Added Some WEIRD Dialogue
X-Men: The Animated Series' manga adaptation didn't follow the show's timeline very closely and added in some weird dialogue.
Batman: What Happened to Bruce Timm and Darwyn Cooke's Rejected Story?
A story by two of the Batman creators who defined animated era was rejected by DC, and it still hasn't been released in its original form.
Justice League: A Great John Stewart Episode Saw DC's Trinity Take a Backseat
Justice League's "Hearts and Minds" dropped Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman in favor of John Stewart and sacrificing some Green Lantern Corps members.
Why X-Men: The Animated Series' Final Season Looks So Odd
While initially loyal to Jim Lee's style, X-Men: The Animated Series' look changed drastically in the final season. Here's why.
Justice League Mortal Had an Interesting Concept, But May Have Been Lacking
The 2000s era of DC served as unexpected inspiration for Justice League Mortal, a George Miller film canceled weeks before shooting began.
When G.I. Joe Was Revived - Without Larry Hama
In the '00s, the flood of '80s nostalgia projects opened with Devil's Due G. I. Joe revival, but the Joes didn't have their famous creator.
Superman: The Animated Series Could've Had a RADICALLY Different Look
Superman: The Animated Series nearly embraced the same classic aesthetic of Batman: The Animated Series.
How Wizard Magazine Predicted Comics' 1980s Revival Craze
Prior to a ton of 1980s revivals in the early 2000s, Wizard magazine predicted the trend for comic books.
Why Spider-Man: The Animated Series Made Major Changes to the Sinister Six
An episode of Spider-Man: The Animated Series introduced its own twist on the Sinister Six, though their name had to be censored.
How One of Batman: The Animated Series' Most Divisive Episodes Introduced a New Villain
One of the most divisive episodes of Batman: The Animated Series, "Mean Season," featured a brand new villain for the show.
Batman Returns: The Original Draft for Tim Burton's Sequel Was Radically Different
Sam Hamm's original script for the sequel to 1989's Batman was a radically different sequel that would have taken the Dark Knight in a new direction.
2003's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Kept All of the '80s in Casey Jones' Origin
2003's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series kept all the glory of the '80s original in Casey Jones' debut.
Spider-Man: Toei Crafted One of the Best Adaptations of the Hero's Origin - Despite Censors
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends may features one of the absolute best adaptations of Peter Parker's origin story, despite major limitations.
Why X-Men: Apocalypse Is Fox's Most Frustrating Marvel Movie
X-Men: Apocalypse is the the most frustrating of Fox's X-Men films due in large part to just how much it squanders its potential.
Batman: The Animated Series Brought a 1970s Classic to TV
How did Batman's hairy chest inspire not only an animated series episode, but also a new direction for the hero?
How X-Men: The Animated Series' Manga Adaptation Made A Good Episode Great
The manga adaptation of X-Men: The Animated Series' episode "Deadly Reunions" elevated the original in a major way.
The Justice League's Heroes Turned Against Each Other Twice In One Year
Justice League and Justice League Adventures both had stories in which DC's heroes turned on each other as a result of emotional manipulation.
Michael Chabon's Retro-Cool Fantastic Four Pitch Captured the Team's Essence
Award-winning novelist Michael Chabon's idea for a Fantastic Four movie saw the team trapped in the 1960s.
Darkseid Once Completely Ruined Father's Day for Superman
Jonathan Kent was the focus of a Superman: The Animated Series episode that's deceptively significant.
The Classic Foe Batman: The Animated Series Brought to the Mainstream
A classic Batman comic became a memorable episode of the animated series, even though the comic's cliffhanger needed to be addressed.