Some episode plot points were pulled directly from the pages of the comic, ie – the issue “Foundling” directly influenced the episode “Wild Child” (written by Marv Wolfman.) Having memorized the visuals of much of Xenozoic Tales I would be tickled when the cartoon would mimic an iconic scene. In my opinion the cartoon did a reasonably good job sticking to the spirit of Xenozioc Tales in that most episodes brought home some valuable lessons regarding concern for our living world. Saturday morning cartoons mean toys and Tyco was the one to pick up the license (for better or for worse.) Between 1993-94 the rebranded Cadillacs and Dinosaurs cartoon ran for 13 episodes. In the early 90’s Xenozoic Tales was adapted into an animated TV series. I find when rereading Xenozoic Tales, for instance, I get stuck on certain beautiful panels that leave me just shaking my head in awe. I struggle not to sound trite when describing Mark’s visual art and storytelling. Between the years 19 writer/illustrator Mark Schultz composed 14 issues of comic brilliance called Xenozoic Tales.
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