Gargoyles (TV Series)

Gargoyles is an American animated television series created by Greg Weisman. It was produced by Greg Weisman and Frank Paur and aired from October 24, 1994 to February 15, 1997. At the time Gargoyles was hailed as an ambitious Disney animated series, targeting an older demographic. Gargoyles is known for its complex story arcs and melodrama. Character arcs were heavily employed throughout the series, and as the series progressed, it became deeply influenced by medieval Scottish history and Shakespeare's Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream. The voice cast featured several actors who are alumni of the Star Trek franchise including Marina Sirtis and Jonathan Frakes, who were featured regularly as principal cast members. Other Trek actors such as Michael Dorn, Brent Spiner, Nichelle Nichols and Kate Mulgrew were guest or recurring players in the series. A small but loyal fanbase supported the property after television syndication. The first season and part of season two are available on DVD. The Gargoyles storyline currently continues in a comic book also titled Gargoyles, written by Weisman and produced by Slave Labor Graphics.