Animation Domination
Since I’m sure I’ve just pissed off a bunch of DC fans, it’s time for me to win them back by saying that, in terms of animated television shows, DC beats Marvel, hands friggin’ down.
Batman: The Animated Series is one of the greatest cartoons of all time. Ever. It’s one of my favorite TV shows of all time. And what was it up against back in the nineties? That decent Spider-Man cartoon? That really, really awful X-Men cartoon that everyone is nostalgia-blind for? I dare you to find me one single episode of either of them that’s even one-third as good as If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?, never mind finding one as good as Heart of Ice.
Like, DC animation is Emmy Award winning. And it’s not just BTAS. Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, Static Shock, Young Justice, Batman Beyond, Batman: The Brave and the Bold…all of these shows are mind-bogglingly good.
Marvel has made some good shows, and their best, Spectacular Spider-Man, is certainly up there, but the sheer number of great DC shows is unparalleled.
