Fantastic Four (TV Series)
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| Beginning date | September 24, 1994 |
| End date | February 24, 1996 |
| Number of Episodes | 26 |
| Original Channel | First-run syndication |
| Previous Series | Iron Man |
| Next Series | Spider-Man |
The Fantastic Four was the third series to air in the Marvel Animated Universe. The series premiered on September 24, 1994 and ended February 24, 1996. There were two seasons, with thirteen episodes per season, for a total of twenty-six episodes.
[edit] Background
Fantastic Four debuted alongside the animated Iron Man series as part The Marvel Action Hour, comprising the second half. Before the episode Stan Lee would have a short segment speaking about the characters, situations, and inspirations.
[edit] Reaction
During the first season critics and fans were disappointed with the show's more silly dialogue, crude animation, and claimed the opening song was more annoying than anything else. Though fans believed that the second season had improved in every area. The Johnny Storm actor was replaced, The Thing had less campy dialogue, a more heroic theme featuring no lyrics, and the writing became generally more mature. However, ratings still dropped, probably from the poor first season, and the series was not picked up for a third season.
Fantastic Four writer Tom DeFalco got into trouble when he parodied the show in the comics.
