From Teen Titans to The X-Men and modern hits like Batman: Caped Crusader and Marvel’s What If, animated DC and Marvel shows have long proven that the superhero genre thrives on the small screen just as much as in comic books. Their universes translate effortlessly into dynamic storytelling and pulse-pounding action that have thrilled fans for decades.
However, while animated superhero shows based on Marvel and DC consistently deliver high-stakes battles and heroic arcs, they’re far from the only contenders in the action animation arena. Beyond the world of capes and cowls, creators have found bold, imaginative ways to push the limits of what animated storytelling can do, especially when it comes to jaw-dropping fight choreography and kinetic visual design.
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