Saturday Morning Cartoons

‘Animaniacs’ was Designed Purposefully to Stir Chaotic Energy

By  Brad Gullickson 

The ’90s cartoon series behaved unlike any other cartoon series, chasing hysterical absurdity by any means necessary.

The Fight to Shape Self in ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’

By  Brad Gullickson 

‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ provides a beacon for developing souls to follow. Every day is an opportunity for change.

Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Primal’ Screams So You Will Listen

By  Brad Gullickson 

Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Primal’ is not just a bloody bout of prehistoric action. It’s a devastating examination of grief and rage.

‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ May Be a Cartoon Comedy, But it is 100% ‘Trek’

By  Brad Gullickson 

The cartoon series happily lampoons your favorite franchise but never betrays the soul of Gene Roddenberry.

Mark Mueller and Carl Barks are the Reasons You Love ‘DuckTales’

By  Brad Gullickson 

While you may not know the names Mark Mueller or Carl Barks, they were crucial in capturing your imagination regarding ‘DuckTales.’

‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ Succeeded Where the Films Often Fumbled

By  Brad Gullickson 

We look back at ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ and celebrate its audacity.

Disney Nearly Built a Cinematic Universe from a Bunch of ‘Gargoyles.’

By  Brad Gullickson 

We return to the early nineties and revel in the unapologetically strange and wonderful ‘Gargoyles’ cartoon series.

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Thrive on Cartoon Reboots

By  Brad Gullickson 

The identity of the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ required years of revision as the characters hopped from comics to cartoons to movies. 

Fleischer Studios Taught Superman to Quit Leaping and Fly

By  Brad Gullickson 

The Fleischer brothers reluctantly agreed to take on Superman, and in the process, they revolutionized the character.