And SpongeBob’s not alone ... you might not realize, for example, that “Samurai Jack” is, hands down, the coolest action cartoon since “Johnny Quest” in the 1960s.

“SpongeBob SquarePants” attracts nearly ... Many works target adult readers, tackling complex themes such as samurai philosophy and business strategy, even pornography.

Hillenburg, who is working on a “SpongeBob” feature ... are some very well-crafted animated shows out there, such as ‘Samurai Jack,’ and ‘Whatever Happened to Robot Jones?’ ...

Cartoon nostalgia has always been a solid source of distraction from our looming, adult responsibilities. Be it timeless throwbacks from Spongebob Squarepants and The Simpsons or new, edgy content ...