The 3 Most Forgotten 90s Marvel Animated Shows
In many ways, the 1990s were a golden age for superhero cartoons. Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, and the X-Men all had their own shows that ran for years, and are still remembered fondly today as iconic adaptations of their respective characters.
However, not all superhero cartoons of the decade have managed to carve out such a significant legacy. Marvel had plenty of other shows in the 90s besides Spider-Man and X-Men, many of which crossed over to form a loose shared universe — a proto-MCU of sorts, in other words. And while these cartoons may not be quite as fondly remembered as their contemporaries, that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth remembering at all.
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Widely known as Marvel’s First Family, the Fantastic Four were the very first co-creations of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby all the way back in 1961, and kicked off the Marvel Universe as we know it today. But in the years since then, the FF have struggled to attain the popularity of their fellow Marvel heroes — not just in the comics or the movies, but in animation as well.
Fantastic Four: The Animated Series ran from 1994 to 1996, lasting only two seasons. While Spider-Man and X-Men frequently drew influence directly from the comics, Fantastic Four is notable for adapting a classic comic story — usually from the Lee-Kirby run — in every single episode of the series. Of course, not all these adaptations were necessarily good: the first season, in particular, is marred by poor writing, questionable animation, and a tone that’s far too cheesy for its own good.
Thankfully, the second season proved to be a massive improvement, with a completely new animation studio and writing team at the helm. It even featured an impressive
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