February 2021

Posted: 5 February 2021

Written: 3 February 2021 (after watching the first episode)

Kid Cosmic / Netflix / Premiered: 2 February 2021

Living in a desert in New Mexico, Kid fantasizes about becoming a superhero. He finds five cosmic stones of power dropped from a crashed spaceship which allows his fantasies to become a reality. He fights alongside a diverse team of superheroes to stop the evil Stuck Chuck from taking the cosmic stones.

–Summary by Vic’s Review

I wouldn’t have considered taking up this show had it not been for Craig McCracken being the creator. Having created Powerpuff Girls, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, and Wander over Yonder, I’m glad to see he’s still in the animation industry and making new shows. Even after watching one episode, I’d say he’s continuing his successful streak.

Awesome Artwork!

Even though this show is not in CGI, I’m assuming this show was hand-drawn digitally. I like how digital drawings can be emulated to look like classic 2D animation.  Though the show designers were going for the retro comic book art style, to me it’s like the illustrations are out of a children’s book. Though Kid looks like the main character of a children’s book, Jo’s design is definitely in McCracken’s art style (black choker reminiscent of Frankie Foster (Foster’s Home…), Sylvia’s (Wander over Yonder) mouth shape). The aliens are in the same McCracken style used in Powerpuff Girls and Wonder over Yonder.

It’s Going to be Good

Yes, I probably just assumed the quality level in the post-sparkle of watching episode one. The other day I was wondering what Craig McCracken was doing these days. My question was answered while scrolling through Twitter where there was a link to an interview where McCracken talks about this show. I really liked Foster’s Home… and Wander over Yonder and I expect the same level of excellence from Kid Cosmic. I can use another superhero cartoon in my life and I have a list of shows I’d like to watch for the first time using streaming services and review them. I can’t wait to watch the other 9 episodes. It’s so tempting to watch another one now. Maybe tomorrow.

I watch the credits until the end for the closing logo. It’s as classy-looking as the show itself. I love closing logos and this one is now one of my favorites.