This week on Moving Panels: One Shot, Laramy Wells and James Brooks dive into the darker side of animated comic adaptations in “Adult Themes in Animated Comic Adaptations”.

From the brutal violence of Invincible to the gothic horror of Castlevania and the emotional chaos of Harley Quinn, the conversation explores how animation evolved beyond the “kids cartoon” label to tackle trauma, horror, morality, and psychological depth.

Along the way, James brings his horror movie perspective to the discussion as the guys examine why animated storytelling can sometimes hit harder than live-action.

If you’ve ever watched a “cartoon” and immediately realized it absolutely was not made for children… this episode is for you.