Common Sense Media Review
So-so cartoon mixes action and lots of booger jokes.
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Kids say the show features a mix of humor and action but tends to rely excessively on juvenile jokes, making it less appealing for older audiences, including dedicated Marvel fans. While some appreciate its nostalgia and kid-friendly approach, many criticize the writing, voice acting, and overall execution, deeming it a disappointing representation of beloved Marvel characters.
- poor writing
- excessive jokes
- lack of depth
- not for adults
- mixed reviews
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What's the Story?
Guess who lives in Super Hero City? Yup, it's a whole town full of super-powered crime fighters, all drawn from the Marvel Comics universe. And you know who lives in nearby Villainville -- all the bad guys plotting to take over the world, especially the fearsome Dr. Doom (voiced by Charles Adler). But the formidable villains need an edge if they hope to take on the noble residents of Super Hero City; they need to find the fragments of the famed Infinity Sword, which can bestow nearly-limitless power. In THE SUPER HERO SQUAD SHOW, the good-guy team must find the sword pieces first if they want to stop Doom's nefarious scheme.
Is It Any Good?
This animated parody sounds like the classic Super Friends cartoons of Saturday mornings past, but it plays more like the Three (Super-powered) Stooges. The characters squabble like kids and can't seem to get enough jokes about farts, boogers, and other bodily functions. They even look a bit silly -- much more like the line of action figures upon which the series is based than the traditional trim, muscled heroes viewers are more used to seeing.
Given that the show is set in two whole towns full of comic book characters, dozens of popular Marvel creations appear, and several less-well known heroes also get name-checked. The biggest names merit most of the screen time, notably Iron Man (Tom Kenny), the Hulk (Travis Willingham), Silver Surfer (Mikey Kelly), and a few of the X-Men and Fantastic Four. All of this Marvel-mania will be fun for hardcore comic fans, but it veers awfully close to the line between entertainment and blatant cross promotion. Still, older comic fans may be entertained by the send-up of the traditional format, and while younger kids may not understand the parody elements, they'll definitely giggle at the fart jokes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about superheroes. The heroes on this show are significantly less noble than the standard-issue crimefighter. Do you think young kids will understand that this show is supposed to be a parody?
The show is based on a line of toys that was based on comic books. Do you think that a show this intertwined with other products crosses the line from entertainment to commercial/promotion?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 14, 2009
- Cast : Charles Adler , David Boat , Travis Willingham
- Networks : Cartoon Network , Discovery Family Channel
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Superheroes
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- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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