The Super Hero Squad Show facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Super Hero Squad Show |
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A promotional poster for the show
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| Genre | Action Adventure Comedy Science fantasy Slapstick Superhero |
| Developed by | Matt Wayne |
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| Theme music composer | Parry Gripp David Ari Leon |
| Opening theme | "The Super Hero Squad Show" Theme |
| Ending theme | "The Super Hero Squad Show" Theme (instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Guy Michelmore |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 52 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Dana C. Booton |
| Running time | 22–23 minutes |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network |
| Original release | September 14, 2009 – October 14, 2011 |
The Super Hero Squad Show is an American cartoon series made by Marvel Animation. It was on TV from 2009 to 2011. The show is based on a toy line called "Marvel Super Hero Squad" by Hasbro. In the show, famous Marvel characters like the Avengers and the X-Men are drawn in a cute, small style called chibi.
The show makes fun of the Marvel universe in a friendly way, similar to the Mini Marvels comics. It's full of jokes and action that the whole family can enjoy. You can now stream the series on Disney+.
Contents
Story of the Show
Season 1: The Infinity Sword
Before the show starts, the evil Doctor Doom tries to get the powerful Infinity Sword to rule the world. Iron Man stops him, but the sword shatters into many small pieces called "Infinity Fractals." These fractals rain down on Super Hero City.
Now, Doctor Doom has created a team of villains called the Lethal Legion to find all the fractals. His team includes the super-smart MODOK and the powerful Abomination. They live in Villainville, which is right next to Super Hero City.
To stop them, Iron Man forms the Super Hero Squad. The team includes Falcon, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Thor, and Wolverine. They work together from their headquarters on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. They often get help from their boss Captain America, Ms. Marvel, and a new hero named Reptil.
At the end of the season, the planet-eater Galactus comes to Earth. The Squad must put the Infinity Sword back together to save the world. After they win, Silver Surfer leaves the team to become a herald for Galactus, flying through space to find new planets for him.
Season 2: The Infinity Gauntlet
The second season takes the heroes on a journey across the galaxy, through different dimensions, and even through time. The main villain is now Thanos, who wants to collect the six Infinity Gems to become the most powerful being in the universe.
Scarlet Witch joins the team, replacing Silver Surfer. The rest of the original squad—Iron Man, Hulk, Falcon, Wolverine, and Thor—are all back for more adventures.
Later in the season, the Infinity Sword corrupts the Silver Surfer, turning him into the evil Dark Surfer. He steals the Infinity Gauntlet from Thanos and scatters the heroes across time and space. The Squad must find a way back to defeat him and destroy the sword for good.
Main Characters and Voice Actors
The show has a huge cast of famous Marvel characters. Here are some of the main voice actors who brought them to life.
- Charlie Adler as Doctor Doom, Sabretooth, and others.
- Alimi Ballard as Falcon.
- Steve Blum as Wolverine and Abomination.
- Dave Boat as Thor and Thing.
- Grey DeLisle as Ms. Marvel and Enchantress.
- Mikey Kelley as Silver Surfer.
- Tom Kenny as Iron Man, Captain America, and MODOK.
- Stan Lee as the Mayor of Superhero City.
- Tara Strong as Invisible Woman and Scarlet Witch.
- Travis Willingham as Hulk and Human Torch.
How the Show Was Made
The show was created to be fun for fans of all ages. The creators wanted to make a series that families could watch together. Mitch Schauer, who also created The Angry Beavers, was the main director and designed the look of the characters.
The head writer was Matt Wayne, and the fun theme song was written by Parry Gripp. Marvel writer Jeph Loeb said the show was a great way for new fans to experience the Marvel universe for the first time.
Where to Watch the Show
The Super Hero Squad Show first aired on Cartoon Network in the United States in 2009. It also aired in other countries like Canada on Teletoon and in the United Kingdom on Nicktoons.
After the show ended in 2011, it was shown on other channels for a while. On January 3, 2020, both seasons of the show were added to the Disney+ streaming service, making it easy for fans to watch all 52 episodes.
Other Media
Comic Books
A comic book series based on the show, called Marvel Super Hero Squad, came out in 2009. It was so popular that it became an ongoing series. The comics included characters from the show and some new ones as well.
Video Games
Several video games were made based on the show's fun style and characters.
- Marvel Super Hero Squad was released in 2009.
- Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet came out in 2010.
- Marvel Super Hero Squad Online, a multiplayer online game, launched in 2011. It let players team up as their favorite heroes. The game was shut down in 2017.
