Toxic crusaders is a 1991 animated series based on the toxic avenger films. The show featured the marsh superhero known as swamp thing. It was produced by dic entertainment, which produced many cbs. Alec holland swamp thing 1991 tv series dc database. Swamp thing is an american animated television series based on the dc comics later vertigo comics character swamp thing. Despite the animated series brief run, various merchandise was also produced in 1991 resulting in the only significant marketing platform ever created for the. Swamp thing, is a fictional antihero in comic books published by the american company dc comics. Now, going into this induction, ill be honest, i knew squat about swamp thing, other than the. In this installment we revisit the early 90s animated series, swamp thing. Jan, 2008 as the title suggests, i have a few questions regarding the 1991 swamp thing animated series. The series was produced by dic entertainment and corresponds with kenners 1990 toy line. Swamp thing 1991 tv series swamp thing wiki fandom. Anton arcane was the series main villain, along with his three unmen.
He was then reworked as a character suitable for series appearances in swamp thing vol. The show even spawned a toyline and a video game that was based on the series the animated series rejects the popular alan moore revision of swamp things origin and. Produced by dic entertainment, the series corresponded with kenners swamp thing action figure collection released in 1990. He is portrayed by derek mears on the 2019 tv series. Swamp thing is an american animated television series based on the vertigodc comics superhero character swamp thing. Also, was it initially rejected by cbs before being offered to fox.
Swamp thing the animated series oh son of a gun, well have no fun on the bayou tonight. Reed and brue shelly pitched an animated series to cbs to promote those figures which largely ignored moores contributions and focused on the original weinwrightson work. Running time 110 minutes, stereo, in color, 1991, region 0. Swamp thing 1991 tv series dc database fandom dc wiki. Alec holland swamp thing 1991 tv series dc database fandom. Swamp thing is an american animated television series based on the dc comics character, swamp thing. Dedicated scientist alec holland was working on a revolutionary formula with his sister linda that would enable miraculous plant growth for the. Swamp thing 1991 legend of the lost cavern episode 4. The series premiere of swamp thing arrives this friday on the dc universe subscription streaming site and the. Swamp thing was a short lived television series that ran five episodes in 1991.
The program only lasted five episodes and is often considered. Was the swamp thing animated series inspired by kenners action figure line like motu or was the figure line inspired by the animated series. Swamp thing is an american animated television series based on the vertigo comics character swamp thing. Swamp thing tv series 19901991 the movie database tmdb. The uks childrens channel also reaired swamp thing in the 1990s.
Debuting april 20, 1991 on fox, it lasted only five episodes. It is so hilariously terrible that one has to thank god that it only lasted 5 episodes. May 25, 2018 from there the series progressed from a supernatural drama to more of an anthology based series with swamp thing confronting various villains and nemeses. Despite the shows limited number of episodes, nbc featured it during chip and peppers cartoon madness in fall 1991, and the sci fi channel would syndicate it years later. The extremely short lived 1991 animated version of swamp thing. Apr 29, 2012 enjoy in the adventures of swamp thing, dc universe character.
Swamp thing is an american animated television series based on the dc comics character swamp thing. Apr 27, 2011 although you might not remember it, swamp thing has had not one but two movies, first in 1982 and then in 1989. The animated series 1990 1991 anton arcane appears in the swamp thing animated series as the main antagonist along with his unmen. Swamp thing is an american animated television series based on the vertigo dc comics superhero character swamp thing. Its hard to say who owned the rights to swamp thing at the time, but the character did briefly have his own animated series on fox in 1991.
With mark lindsay chapman, dick durock, scott garrison, kevin quigley. The series was apparently turned down by cbs, leading to its midseason debut on fox. Swamp thing 1991 brief information swamp thing is an american animated television series based on the dc comics later vertigo comics character swamp thing. This cartoon series was based on the swamp thing toyline by kenner and was inspired by the swamp thing comic book and movies. The series was shortlived, with the pilot episode airing on october 31, 1990 followed by only four additional episodes that aired weekly from april 20 to may 11, 1991 on fox. Swamp thing contains examples of adaptation dyejob only time will tell if she gains it, but abby on the series doesnt have her iconic white hair and is portrayed with crystal reeds natural dark brown hair alec holland is usually depicted as blond in the comics, while andy bean is a brunette. Tv terrors remembering the early 90s swamp thing series. The animated series 19901991 anton arcane appears in the swamp thing animated series as the main antagonist along with his unmen. Swamp thing 1991 to live forever episode 2 full youtube. The series only lasted five episodes and was produced by dic. There was an animated swamp thing show in 1991 to create saturday morning synergy with a new line of toys based on the leafy, misshapen, murdervictimturnedmonster.
May 30, 2019 swamp thing the animated series has all the hallmarks of a classic superhero series that pits a great looking superhero against vicious monsters, and promotes healthy ideas about preserving. Sabrina the animated series 149 wiccan of the sea hd full episode duration. The program only lasted five episodes and is often considered a miniseries. Swamp thing is an american animated television series based on the dc comics superhero character swamp thing. Swamp thing was once a man named alec holland, but after being caught on fire, doused with strange chemicals, and dumped into the louisiana swamps by the evil dr. Dic entertainments swamp thing animated series debuted on fox kids in april 1991, with len carlson providing the voice of the swamp thing. The show even spawned a toyline and a video game that was based on the series. The shortlived series, produced by dic entertainment, corresponded with kenners swamp thing action figure collection released the year prior. When i was a kid, i was obsessed with the swamp thing movies and tv shows. Swamp thing the animated series has all the hallmarks of a classic superhero series that pits a great looking superhero against vicious monsters. This followed a trend of environmentally considerate cartoons and comics of the time, including captain planet and the planeteers, swamp thing, and the teenage mutant ninja turtles adventures. If swampie was on the television in the 1990s, there was a. Uslan and benjamin melniker, who also worked on the swamp thing films and live series, and animation veteran andy heyward, the cartoon.
Was the swamp thing animated series only intended to last 5 episodes as a sort of minseries, or was it simply cut short due to low ratings. From there the series progressed from a supernatural drama to more of an anthology based series with swamp thing confronting various villains and nemeses. Enjoy in the adventures of swamp thing, dc universe character. The series is shortlived, with the pilot episode airing on october 31, 1990 followed by four additional episodes airing weekly from april 20 to may 11, 1991. It features toxie, the lead character of the films leading a group of misfit superheroes who combat pollution. Swamp thing 1991 the unman unleashed episode 1 full.
Swamp thing is a comic book character created in 1972 by len wein and famed horror artist bernie wrightson. Hes also had two television series a live action series from 1990 to 1993, and a shortlived animated series in 1991. Swamp thing complete cartoon tv series on dvd media. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Nbc featured it during chip and peppers cartoon madness in fall 1991, and. The series is shortlived, with the pilot episode airing on october 31, 1990 followed by four additional. This cartoon series was based on the swamp thing toy line by kenner and was inspired by the swamp thing comic book and movies. The animation style followed a trend similar to tromas toxic crusaders. Animated series 1991 this series only ran for 5 episodes including a pilot but spawned a successful line of figurines based on swamp thing and the unmen, and a video game for the nes and gameboy. Swamp thing animated series questions anime superhero forum. Alec hollands life leaves him consumed by deadly chemicals and fire, the swamps of louisiana transform him into a superhuman creature hellbent on ridding the swampand the worldof the evil that men do. Fractured fairy tales tv series full episode videos for kids duration. Swamp thing was once a man named alec holland, but after being caught on. Swamp thing 1991 tv series hey kids comics wiki fandom.
It was made by dic entertainment and batfilm productions. There were the movies, swamp thing wes craven, 1982 and the return of swamp thing jim wynorski, 1989, as well as the fiveepisode animated series from 1991 and usas live action swamp thing 19901993 series. On the bright side, the series gets a point for succeeding in its primary objective, which is to sell toys to gullible 5 year olds. Although you might not remember it, swamp thing has had not one but two movies, first in 1982 and then in 1989. Most sources say april 20, 1991, but ive also read october 31, 1991. The series is shortlived, with the pilot episode airing. The animated series is best treated as a silly parody in the veins of scary movie. Short lived animated series that ran for five episodes in 1991 on fox kids. Chronology of animated films and events related to the development of animation as an art form. Tv terrors in the early 1990s, swamp thing had his own. The shortlived series, produced by dic entertainment, corresponded with kenners swamp thing action figure collection released. Swamp thing is an american animated television series based on the vertigodc comics superhero character swamp.
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