Jul 04 2026
One of the best parts of running this interview series is realizing how many of my childhood heroes had the same person quietly behind the curtain. Sometimes I meet these creators at conventions. Sometimes I fall down a Wikipedia rabbit hole at 1 a.m. and there they are. And sometimes, like with Chuck Patton, all …
Jun 24 2026
DC animation is adapting the beloved comic book series Batman: Knightfall into a three-part animated feature. directed by Jeff Wamester and written by Jeremy Adams, the animated films will recount well-known moments from the comic series including Bane’s infamous “breaking the Bat” scenario. The first film, “Knightfall”, is planned from release sometime in 2026.
Jan 17 2025
The first season of Creature Commandos reaches its shocking conclusion, and the episode wastes no time diving into its dark and tragic flashbacks. How does it begin? With the birth of Nina Mazursky, a baby tragically born with her lungs outside of her body. It’s a haunting and emotional introduction, especially for an animated superhero …
Jan 08 2025
The penultimate episode of Creature Commandos (of its first Season, thankfully) plunges the team into their darkest hour. Separated and hunted in Pokolistan by Princess Ilana’s Amethyst Knights, the Commandos are now fugitives with the fate of the world hanging by a thread, depending on their actions. With several storylines running concurrently, “Priyatel Skelet” masterfully …
Dec 28 2024
The fifth episode of Creature Commandos, “The Iron Pot,” does something unexpected: debunk my fan theories. Splitting its focus across three storylines—The Commandos returning to Pokolistan, Rick Flag Sr. and Eric Frankenstein investigating Professor MacPherson, and flashbacks to Eric’s past—it delivers a mix of action, comedy, intrigue, and haunting character development. Unlike previous episodes that …
Dec 26 2024
The fourth episode of Creature Commandos, “Chasing Squirrels,” at times feels like a bit of a breather to set up the second half of the show, but it delivers a deeply heartbreaking story. Continuing the series’ theme of revealing the tragic origins of a Commando in each episode, this one puts the spotlight on Weasel. …
Dec 21 2024
The third episode of Creature Commandos, “Cheers to the Tin Man,” offered a tragic showcase for the forgotten mechanical veteran, G.I. Robot. However, beyond the events of the episode, the end credits—of all things—may have revealed a character’s secret identity, potentially setting up a major twist for a future episode. This identity reveal may have …
Dec 21 2024
James Gunn’s new DC Universe kicks off with his violent animated “superhero” series, Creature Commandos. While some fans may consider Gunn’s Superman movie releasing next summer to be the true beginning of the rebooted franchise, Creature Commandos feels like the bridge between the messy remnants of the Snyderverse and what’s to come. James Gunn has …
Aug 28 2023
J1 fans, it is with a heavy heart to inform you that we have recently lost another actor in the Batman universe. Arleen Sorkin, original voice actor for Harley Quinn, has passed away at age 67. Sorkin was born October 14, 1955, and is of Jewish descent. Her career began in cabaret in the 1970s …
Nov 17 2022
J1 fans. As we all know, we have lost another great one. Kevin Conroy was an incredible actor, especially for his portrayal of one of the most iconic heroes in comics, The Batman. He is loved by fans all over and we are saddened by his sudden passing. Many of us who were kids and …
