Random Cartoon Comic Book Movies That Are Better Than Live-Action Superhero Movies (15 items)

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  (#9) Big Hero 6

  • Jamie Chung, Maya Rudolph, Génesis Rodríguez, James Cromwell, Alan Tudyk, T. J. Miller, Daniel Henney, Damon Wayans, Jr., Abraham Benrubi, Scott Adsit, Katie Lowes, Ryan Potter

  Big Hero 6 is the first animated film since Disney purchased Marvel. Nonetheless, Disney hit it out of the park with their first try, as Big Hero 6 was a critical success and a fan favorite. The film took a very obscure team from the comics and crafted a sweet, heartfelt, and downright funny tale from their limited published history. Surprisingly, Baymax became the breakout character of the year. 
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  (#5) Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1

  • Ariel Winter, Michael Emerson, Peter Weller, Michael McKean, Mark Valley, Wade Williams, David Selby

  Simply put, The Dark Knight Returns is one of the greatest graphic novels ever made. Thus, it’s no surprise that the animated version, which is essentially a shot-for-shot adaptation, is also amazing. The film was split into two parts, and is incredibly faithful to Frank Miller’s ever-relevant masterpiece. The only thing the film is missing when compared to the comics is Batman’s inner monologue, but the movie more than makes up for it with beautifully rendered action sequences. Batman and the Joker’s battle in the Tunnel of Love is a particularly memorable moment, and perhaps their greatest battle on film to date. 
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  (#12) Hulk Vs

  • Graham McTavish, Nolan North, Fred Tatasciore, Kari Wahlgren, Steven Blum, Tom Kane, Michael Adamthwaite, Colin Murdock, Janyse Jaud, Mark Acheson, Bryce Johnson, Matthew Wolf, Jamyle Jared

  Hulk Vs was a two-part feature that gave the world the kind of Hulk action that has only been sparingly seen in theaters. The Hulk usually only gets to unleash for a few minutes in each of his live-action movie appearances, but Hulk Vs saw him going all out against Thor and Wolverine for over an hour each. The features are light on plot and heavy on action, but that’s perfect for a story centering around a giant, green, raging monster. In addition to the central roles played by Thor and Wolverine, Hulk Vs also features cameos from the likes of Loki, Sabretooth, and even Deadpool. 
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  (#10) Planet Hulk

  Planet Hulk is an adaptation of one of the most popular Hulk stories ever, in which Hulk finds himself marooned on an alien planet and forced into gladiatorial combat. It’s basically Gladiator starring the Hulk, and that might be the greatest pitch ever made for a movie. Despite featuring more than its fair share of action, Planet Hulk also succeeds at humanizing the jade giant in a way that's rarely achieved. In addition, Planet Hulk features a great battle between Hulk and the Silver Surfer that isn’t possible in the Marvel Cinematic Universe due to rights issues. 
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  (#13) Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme

  • Kevin Michael Richardson, Tara Strong, Phil LaMarr, Fred Tatasciore, Josh Keaton, Bryce Johnson, Jonathan Adams, Michael Yama, Masasa Moyo, Paul Nakauchi, Susan Spano

  2016’s Doctor Strange was a hit for Marvel Studios. The film did an admirable job of portraying Stephen Strange’s origin story, but the animated version that preceded it by almost a decade was arguably better. Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme tells the same basic story as the live-action version, with Strange seeking out the Ancient One, learning the mystic arts, and battling Baron Mordo and Dormammu. However, the animated medium allows for a more inventive and true-to-the-comics depiction of all that magical mumbo jumbo. 
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  (#6) Justice League: Doom

  • Nathan Fillion, Olivia d'Abo, Juliet Landau, Claudia Black, Michael Rosenbaum, Grey DeLisle, Alexis Denisof, Dee Bradley Baker, Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly, Carlos Alazraqui, Phil Morris, Brian George, Bruce Timm, Robin Atkin Downes, Jim Meskimen, Carl Lumbly, Paul Blackthorne, David Kaufman, Bumper Robinson, Danny Jacobs, Andrea Romano, Susan Eisenberg

  Justice League: Doom is a loose adaptation of the classic Tower of Babel storyline from the comics. In both stories, the Justice League find themselves facing a more formidable and organized set of antagonists than any that have appeared in the Marvel or DC cinematic universes. The villains have gained an advantage over the JLA by stealing a secret set of schematics from Batman, in which he dreamed up the perfect methods to defeat his teammates. It’s both the perfect example of why Batman is such a badass and why he’s not a great friend. 

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