From Marvin the Martian to Ben 10, aliens have been well-represented in alien cartoons. They have been depicted in many ways, from the comical to the downright scary. Alien fear and curiosity have led to interesting imaginings that delight, entertain and haunt our imaginations.
![]() Ben 10 Alien Force cartoon game SKIN 2 for Nintendo DS US $9.95
|
![]() Ben 10 Alien Force cartoon game SKIN #1 for Sony PSP US $8.45
|
![]() Ben 10 Alien Swarm DVD cartoon network movie NEW ten US $14.50
|
![]() Cartoon Ben 10 Alien Force 6.8" PVC Figure Brand New US $4.99
|
Bugs Bunny always outwitted Yosemite Sam, and thus Animation director Chuck Jones felt it necessary to create a foe that was opposite to Yosemite Sam in every way. He was soft-spoken and deliberate, with a propensity for destruction and the ability to carry it out. One of the most popular and well-known characters in alien cartoons, Marvin the Martian made his debut as Commander X-23 in the cartoon short Haredevil Hare in 1948. His outfit of a green helmet inspired by those of the Roman Centurions, a green skirt, some red tights and white sneakers was very Earthly in its design. He has been voiced by Mel Blanc, Bob Bergen, Joe Alaskey and Eric Goldberg. He has subsequently been seen in 7 more cartoon shorts, 2 movies and has made a few cameo appearances in 3 animated television series. Marvin decided that because Earth was blocking his view of Venus, it had to be destroyed. He employed a weapon which he called the Uranium PU-36, which became the Illudium PU-36 in subsequent shorts. He also carried a hand gun known as the ACME disintegrator ray. As an interesting fact, the likeness of Marvin the Martian appears on both the Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers.
Since the debut of Marvin the Martian, other cartoons have followed suit. On October 29, 1965, The Great Gazoo first appeared on The Flintstones animated series. He was a tiny, green alien who floated. A punishment for inventing a machine with huge destructive power, he was exiled from his home planet Zatox and sent to Earth. After his flying saucer crashed, Fred and Barney discovered him. His mien was one of mischief as he was always causing problems. His story arc was never resolved.
Not known as one of the alien cartoons, The Simpsons is not alien to the depiction of them. In several episodes aliens are either characters or secondary depictions. In one episode Krusty the Klown watches a television show called “Hercules vs. the Martians.” Bart, in another episode, impersonates an alien. And in still another episode, the alien characters perform during a half time show. The fun thing about the Simpsons is the couch gags during the show’s opening credits. One such couch gag depicted the family being eaten after the couch turned into an alien.
Ben Tennyson of the alien cartoon Ben 10 discovers an alien pod in the woods. After examining, he comes upon watch-like device, called the Omnitrix that was stored inside. The mysterious becomes permanently attached to his wrist allows him to change into many different alien life-forms with their own unique powers. With aid from his friends, he begins an adventure which leads to him fighting evil, both earthly and of extraterrestrial origin.
Whatever your tastes, you certainly have a number of choices in alien cartoons.

US $9.95


