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Not even DC Studios’ animated shows are safe from Easter eggs and references, with Creature Commandos featuring its fair share of familiar faces from the DCU. Fortunately, even though Creature Commandos is a quick watch, there are plenty of other options for cape enthusiasts who don’t have to worry about keeping up with an entire franchise. Here are seven great superhero animated series you can binge in a weekend.
7) Wolverine and the X-Men
X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ’97 are, of course, the gold standard when it comes to shows about Marvel’s merry band of mutants. However, Wolverine and the X-Men has so much going for it, such as putting a hero who usually shies away from leadership roles in the spotlight. Throughout the show’s 26-episode run, nearly every major mutant makes an appearance and finds a way to make an impact. Despite ending on a cliffhanger, Wolverine and the X-Men is worth watching.
6) Batman Beyond
Two things are working against Batman Beyond as a weekend binge: it’s a direct sequel to Batman: The Animated Series, and it has 52 episodes. For those looking for a challenge, though, it’s as good as any other option. Batman Beyond travels to a futuristic Gotham City and follows a new hero, Terry McGinnis. While he’s not Bruce Wayne, he still has plenty to offer, including a sweet costume. As long as everyone watching is familiar with Batman’s story, the viewing experience should be positive.
5) Marvel Zombies
Like Batman Beyond, Marvel Zombies seems to carry a lot of baggage, since it focuses on characters who call the MCU home. But every character in the show is a variant, meaning their stories are different from their live-action counterparts. With that being the case, Marvel Zombies acts as a great jumping-on point, telling a horrifying tale about undead heroes and villains that anyone can get into. With only one, six-episode season available, there’s no reason to skip over Marvel Zombies.
4) The Boys Presents: Diabolical
Even the most diehard fans of The Boys may not be aware of the show’s most critically acclaimed spinoff, The Boys Presents: Diabolical. An anthology series of sorts, it tells different stories in Erik Kripke’s world, each more mind-bending than the last. Homelander and other familiar faces make appearances, making a quick binge of its one season the perfect way to kill time before the final season of the flagship show drops next year.
