Bugs Bunny was created at Warner Bros. in late 1930s. Character first appeared in Porky's Hare Hunt (1938). Charlie Thorson gave Bugs his name in Hare-um Scare-um (1939). Bob Givens, Chuck Jones, and Robert McKimson defined Bugs's design
Robert E. Howard created Conan in 1932 for Weird Tales magazine. Howard wrote 21 complete Conan stories before his death in 1936. Howard created the Hyborian Age setting after Atlantis's fall
Ram V and Evan Cagle bring back Kirby's Fourth World. DC Dish reveals heroes on the dangerous list. Nicole Maines and Stephen Segovia bring back "Secret Six"
Bugs Bunny made his debut in 1940 with "What's up, Doc?" catchphrase. Mickey Mouse first appeared in 1928 with synchronized sound. Fred Flintstone created in 1960 as first prime-time animated show. Popeye began as comic strip character in 1929
Cartoons provide commentary on society and worldview through colorful characters. Animation allows for complex ideas and parodies that may be too sensitive elsewhere. Ranking considers cult followings and cultural impact
Marvel and DC are separate publishers owned by different companies. Marvel started in 1941 as Timely Comics, acquired by Disney in 2009. DC started as National Comics in 1938, acquired by Warner Bros. in 1969