Entertainment Weekly has described Batman Beyond as one of the boldest additions to DC animated mythology, following rebellious 17-year-old Terry McGinnis as he takes up the mantle from an older, bitter Bruce Wayne in 2039.

Supergirl (1984) wasn’t just trying to follow in the footsteps of Superman: The Movie—it was trying to expand that world in a way that centered a different kind of hero. And while the execution didn’t land for everyone at the time, what the film attempted deserves far more credit than it has historically received.

Generations change. Technology changes. Culture shifts. But motherhood — particularly the strength of Black motherhood — remains one of the most consistent forces in shaping resilience.