Though it hasn’t been officially announced from Fox yet, as far as I know, it appears Matt Groening’s other animated series is due for a Family Guy style comeback, after being axed in 2003. The 4 direct to DVD films have done pretty good business, meaning that the cartoon will hit the TV screens once more. It’s been mentioned at Entertainment Weekly and at Dark Horizons, but basically Comedy Central have ordered 26 more episodes, ie 2 seasons, with the original voice cast and writing team coming back for more sci-fi zaniness. The first new eps should start airing halfway through next year. Good news indeed.
THE UNCLOTHED MAN IN THE 35th CENTURY A.D., by DASH SHAW, will be promoted at the 2009 Book Expo America in New York City, May 29-31, with an appearance by the author on Friday, May 29, at 1:00PM at the Fantagraphics Booth and 4:00PM in the Autographing Area.
I remember struggling to catch as much of the glorious 1990s X-Men cartoon each day before heading off to school. It was surprisingly faithful to the comics of the time, and often written by comics scribes. Many people came to be aware of Marvel’s merry mutants due to this show. Now you can see them all over again, as well as the new Wolverine and the X-Men animated series, which is my fave thing on TV, along with the fun Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Press release below.
These Superman cartoons still stand up today, despite being produced in the 1940s. Sure, they might be light on story, but they look great. Now, Warner Bros. is releasing a collection of them all. Press release (and video clip) below.
Or adults too, really. If you’re bored at work, or home, check out this free Iron Man game based on the new toon from Marvel. Official press release below.
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