Pretty Good Animated Comic Book Movies You Can Stream Right Now
Between Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, there are never any shortage of movies to stream, and there are always copious comic book movies to stream. However, often lost in the glitz and glamour of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe are the sheer number of great animated comic book movies that are available to be watched instantly right at this very moment. Whether one is a fan of DC, Marvel, or both, there’s more than enough movies online to make for a serious superhero binge session.Â
Long before Marvel Studios was pumping out three blockbuster films per year, the world of animated comic book features was alive and thriving. Unlike the cinematic side of things, DC is generally considered to be the superior producer of animated films, and they put out quality films each and every year. However, that’s not to say there isn’t also a plethora of solid Marvel features, too. Here are some pretty decent animated comic book movies you can check out on a streaming platform near you.
Streaming On: CW Seed
In the comics, Flashpoint was the event that resulted in the complete reboot of DC continuity. The film adaptation focuses more on some of the awesome set pieces from the storyline’s alternative universe setting, like Thomas Wayne as Batman and Wonder Woman as a tyrant.
2Justice League: War
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Based on the Tower of Babel storyline from DC Comics, one of the most popular Justice League tales of the past 20 years, this movie sees the Justice League taken down by the Legion of Doom, who have gained access to Batman’s secret plans to defeat his own teammates.
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4Planet Hulk
Streaming On: Amazon Prime
This animated film is a relatively faithful, albeit condensed, version of one of the Hulk’s most popular comic book storylines. The elevator pitch is great—it’s Gladiator on an alien planet full of monsters, starring the Hulk.
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The comic book miniseries DC: The New Frontier was Darwyn Cooke’s love letter to DC’s Silver Age, and this is a condensed adaptation of the story that maintains Cooke’s iconic art style.
