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List of television programs based on comics

This article is about television programs based on comic books. For comic strips, see List of television series based on comic strips.

This is a list of television shows based on comics.

DC and Marvel

As so many DC and Marvel comic books have been adapted into television shows, they have separate entries:

Independents

  • List of television series and films based on Archie Comics
  • List of television series and films based on Boom! Studios publications
  • List of television series based on Dark Horse Comics
  • List of unproduced Dark Horse Comics projects
  • List of television series and films based on Harvey Comics publications
  • List of television series and films based on IDW Publishing publications
  • List of television series and films based on Image Comics
  • List of unproduced Image Comics projects
  • List of television series and films based on Oni Press publications
  • List of TV series based on French-language comics
  • List of television series based on comic strips

Live-action

  • Agua Bendita (Philippines, 2010)
  • Andres de Saya (Philippines, 2011)
  • Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang (Philippines, 2009)
  • Ang Panday (Philippines, 2005–2006)
  • Ang Panday (Philippines, 2016)
  • Bakekang (Philippines, 2006–2007)
  • Basahang Ginto (Philippines, 2010)
  • Bewegte Männer (Germany, 2003–2005)
  • Blusang Itim (Philippines, 2011)
  • Captain Barbell (Philippines, 2006–2007)
  • Captain Barbell (Philippines, 2011)
  • Click (Italy, 1997)
  • Chacha Chaudhary (India, 2002)
  • Cybersix (Argentina, 1995)
  • Darna (Philippines, 2005)
  • Darna (Philippines, 2009–2010)
  • Daybreak (2019)
  • Dyesebel (Philippines, 2008)
  • Dyesebel (Philippines, 2014)
  • The End of the F***ing World (United Kingdom, 2017–2019)
  • Eva & Adam (Sweden, 1999–2001)
  • Gagambino (Philippines, 2008–2009)
  • Galema: Anak ni Zuma (Philippines, 2013–2014)
  • Harsh Realm (1999–2000)
  • I Am Not Okay with This (2020)
  • Inday Bote (Philippines, 2015)
  • Joaquin Bordado (Philippines, 2008)
  • Kambal sa Uma (Philippines, 2009)
  • Kamandag (Philippines, 2007–2008)
  • Kokak (Philippines, 2011–2012)
  • Komiks (Philippines, 2006–2009)
  • Komiks Presents: Dragonna (Philippines, 2008–2009)
  • Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba (Philippines, 2009)
  • Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom (Philippines, 2009)
  • Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony (Philippines, 2008)
  • Komiks Presents: Varga (Philippines, 2008)
  • Lastikman (Philippines, 2007-2008)
  • MADtv (1995–2009, 2016)
  • A Man Called God (South Korea, 2010)
  • The Middleman (2008)
  • Momay (Philippines, 2010)
  • The Neighbor (Spain, 2019–present)
  • Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation (1997–1998)
  • Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe (2018)
  • Painkiller Jane (2007)
  • Panday Kids (Philippines, 2010)
  • El Pantera (Mexico, 2007)
  • El pecado de Oyuki (Mexico, 1988)
  • Perversions of Science (1997)
  • Phoo Action (UK, 2008)
  • Raising Dion (2019-Present)
  • Resident Alien (2021–Present)
  • Rod Santiago's The Sisters (Philippines, 2011)
  • Rubí (Mexico, 2004)
  • Rugal (2020)
  • Sable (1987)
  • Secrets of the Cryptkeeper's Haunted House (1996–1997)
  • Sheena, Queen of the Jungle (1955–1956)
  • Sheena (2000–2002)
  • Sinasamba Kita (Philippines, 2007)
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
  • Terry and the Gunrunners (1985)
  • The Tick (2001–2002)
  • The Tick (2016–2019)
  • Totoy Bato (Philippines, 2009)
  • Vagrant Queen (2020)
  • Valentina (Italy, 1989)
  • Van Helsing (2016–present)
  • Warrior Nun (2020–present)
  • Weird Science (1994–1998)

Animated

  • The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police (1997–1998)
  • Angel's Friends (Italy, 2009–2010)
  • Billy the Fish (UK, 1990)
  • Blokhedz (2009)
  • Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars (1991)
  • Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (1993–1994)
  • Cannon Busters (2019)
  • Captain Pugwash (UK, 1957–1975, 1997)
  • Captain Star (1997–1998)
  • Chacha Bhatija (2016–2017)
  • Chacha Chaudhary (2019)
  • Cleopatra in Space (2020–present)
  • Cocco Bill (Italy, 2001–2004)
  • Cybersix (Argentina, 1999)
  • Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future (UK, 2002)
  • DeadEndia (2021)
  • The Deep (2015–present)
  • Dennis the Menace (UK):
    • Dennis the Menace & Gnasher (1996–1998)
    • Dennis the Menace & Gnasher (2009–2013)
    • Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! (2017–present)
  • Diabolik (Italy, 2000–2001)
  • DuckTales (1987–1990) (note: many episodes are based on comics by Carl Barks, while the character of Donald Duck which pre-date the comics).
  • DuckTales (2017–present)
  • Fangbone! (2016–2017)
  • The Fat Slags (UK, 2004)
  • Fish Police (1992)
  • Fix & Foxi and Friends (Germany, 2000)
  • Gaturro, la serie (Argentina, 2014)
  • The God of High School (2020)
  • Groovie Goolies (1970–1971)
  • Hilda (2018–present)
  • John Callahan's Quads! (2001–2002)
  • Kagagi (2014)
  • Kampung Boy (Malaysia, 1999–2000)
  • The Last Kids on Earth (2019–present)
  • Lupo Alberto (Italy, 1997–2002)
  • Martin Mystery (Italy, 2003–2005)
  • Monica's Gang (Brazil, 1976–present)
  • Monica Toy (Brazil, 2013–present)
  • Monster Allergy (Italy, 2005–2009)
  • Mortadelo y Filemón (Spain, 1966–1971)
  • Mortadelo y Filemón (Spain, 1995)
  • Mot (Spain/France, 1996–1997)
  • Motu Patlu (2012–present)
  • Pelswick (2000–2002)
  • The Rocketeer (2019)
  • Roger Mellie (UK, 1991)
  • Scary Larry (2010)
  • Sid the Sexist (UK, 1992)
  • A Simple Thinking About Blood Type (South Korea, 2013)
  • Snake 'n' Bacon (2009)
  • Tales from the Cryptkeeper (1993–1994)
  • The Tick (1994–1996)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
  • Tower of God (2020)
  • Uchūsen Sagittarius (Japan/Italy, 1986–1987)
  • Ultramarine Magmell (Japan/China, 2019)
  • Wanderings of Sanmao (China, 2006–present)
  • Welcome to Eltingville (2002)
  • Wendy (Germany, 2013)
  • W.I.T.C.H. (Italy, 2004–2006)
  • We Bare Bears (2015–present)
  • World of Quest (2008–2009)
  • Zipi y Zape (Spain, 2003)

Series based on Manga

Manga are comics created in Japan.

Live-Action

Animated

Series about comics

  • Alien Dawn (2013–2014) – Series about a boy investigating alien activity and conspiracy theories that inspired his missing father's comic book.
  • Almost Heroes (2011) – Sitcom about two brothers running their late father's comic book store.
  • American Horror Story: Cult (2017) – A part of the American Horror Story anthology. It features the character Twisty the Clown in a comic book.
  • Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever. (2018) – A group of teenagers attempt to sneak into a comic book convention to show their homemade comic book to their favorite comic book author.
  • Big Bad Beetleborgs (1996–1998) – A group of kids are transformed into their favorite comic book superheoes.
  • The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019) – Most of the main characters are comic book fans. Nearly every episode references comic books.
  • Bless the Harts (2019–present) – One of the main characters, Violet Hart, is an aspiring artist who makes her own comics.
  • Blood Ties (2007) – The main protagonist, Henry Fitzroy, works as a graphic novelist.
  • Bob (1992–1993) – Sitcom about a comic book creator.
  • The Cape (2011) – An honest cop becomes a superhero based on his son's favorite comic book character.
  • Caroline in the City (1995–1999) – Sitcom about a comic strip artist.
  • The Casagrandes (2019–present) – Like its predecessor, The Loud House, the series' background art is heavily influenced by comic strips.
  • The Comic Artist and His Assistants: The Animation (2014) –Anime about a manga author.
  • Comic Book Men (2012–2018) – A reality-tv series centering on Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash: a comic book store owned by filmmaker Kevin Smith.
  • Comic Girls (2018) – Anime about a group of girls determined to make the best manga.
  • Comic Party (2001) – Anime about two friends who visit a Comic Party Convention.
  • Comic Party Revolution (2005) - Sequel to Comic Party.
  • The Comic Strip (1987) – Animated series featuring segments of original cartoons in the form of a comic strip.
  • Con Man (2015–2017) – Web comedy about a struggling actor eking out a living by attending comic book conventions.
  • Corner Gas (2004–2009) – The main character is an avid comic book fan.
  • Creepshow (2019) – Horror anthology centering on a comic book.
  • Dark Oracle (2004–2006) – Teen drama centering on a comic book.
  • Detention (1999–2000) – One of the main characters, Jim Kim, is an obsessed comic book fan. He references comic books in each episode.
  • Duck Dodgers (2003–2005) – Parody of the comic strip Buck Rodgers.
  • Doug (1991–1999) – The main protagonist, Doug, aspires to be a comic book artist. He draws his own comic book featuring his alter-ego, Quilman.
  • The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants (2018–present) – Series about two boys who make their own comics. They hypnotize their principal into becoming their comic creation.
  • Fairly OddParents (2001–2017) – The series features a reoccurring character, the Crimson Chin: a comic book superhero.
  • Fanboy & Chum Chum (2009–2012) – Animated series about two comic book fans.
  • Geeking Out (2016) – Series exploring comic books and other forms of nerd culture.
  • Heroes (2006–2010) – Series told in the form of a comic books.
  • Heroes Reborn (2015) – Series told in the form of a comic book.
  • High School USA! (2013–2015) – Parody of Archie Comics.
  • Kid Cosmic (2020) – Animated series about a comic book fan who becomes a superhero. The format is inspired by comic books.
  • Kirk (1995–1997) – Sitcom about an illustrator taking care of his family.
  • The Loud House (2016–present)– The main character, Lincoln Loud, is an avid comic book fan. The series' background art is heavily inspired by comic strips.
  • Masters of Horror (2005–2007)– The episode, Jenifer, is based on a story from the horror comic Creepy by Bruce Jones and Bernie Wrightson.
  • McGee and Me! (1989–1995) – Series about an aspiring cartoonist having adventures with his creation while growing in his Christian faith.
  • Mighty Med (2013–2015) – Sitcom about two teenaged comic fans who work as doctors in a superhero hospital.
  • Mission Hill (1999–2002) – Animated sitcom about an aspiring cartoonist who lives with his teenaged brother in a big city-loft.
  • Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun (2014) - A high school girl falls for a manga artist.
  • Once a Hero (1987) – Series about a comic book superhero coming to life.
  • The Replacements (2006–2009) – Two orphans use an ad in a comic book to replace things.
  • Recess (1997–2001) – The main characters are fans of the comic book Senor Fusion.
  • Rocko's Modern Life (1993–1996) – The main protagonist, Rocko, works at a comic book shop.
  • Queer as Folk (2000–2005) – One of the characters, Michael Novotny is an avid comic book fan. He reads comics, attends conventions, and eventually owns a comic store and writes his own comic.
  • The Simpsons (1989–present) – The series features a reoccurring character, Comic Book Guy. He is a comic book collector who owns the local comic book store. He often criticizes and references comic books.
  • The Troop (2009–2013) – One of the main characters is an aspiring comic artist.
  • Utopia (2013–2014) – Sci-fi series centering on a group of fans discovering that their favorite comic book is based on reality.
  • Utopia (2020) – Series based on the British television series of the same name. The series centers on a group of comic book fans.
  • Woke (2020) – Sitcom about a black comic book artist whose perception on life is changed after being unjustly assaulted by policemen. The series is also based on a comic strip.
  • Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (2020–present) – Sequel to the series Inuyasha. which is based on a manga.

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