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Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.

Spider-Ham

Spider-Ham (Peter Porker) is a superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. The character is an anthropomorphic pig and is a parody version of Spider-Man. He was created by Larry Hama, Tom DeFalco, and Mark Armstrong.

KENEDA

Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang in Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic anime feature AKIRA (1988).

Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck was created by Tex Avery for Leon Schlesinger Productions. He has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

Cartoon Research

PD or Not PD: Betty Boop In Public Domain?

PD or Not PD: Betty Boop In Public Domain?

Avatar photoGreg Ehrbar|
January 14th, 2026
Betty Boop is making headlines because the 1930 cartoon, Dizzy Dishes has fallen into the public domain. But that does not apply to Betty herself. Her interests are being carefully protected by family and friends in her original Fleischer Studios neighborhood.
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The Life and Times of “Gerald McBoing Boing”

The Life and Times of “Gerald McBoing Boing”

Avatar photoMartin Goodman|
October 4th, 2025
Gerald McBoing Boing remains a defining moment in the history of animation. This week is the 75th Anniversary of its release.
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PD or Not PD: Betty Boop In Public Domain?

Betty Boop is making headlines because the 1930 cartoon, Dizzy Dishes has fallen into the public domain. But that does not apply to Betty herself. Her interests are being carefully protected by family and friends in her original Fleischer Studios neighborhood.