by Ted Turner
First published 1992
Kwame from Africa controls earth. Wheeler from North America commands fire. Linka from Eastern Europe harnesses wind. Gi from Asia manipulates water. Ma-Ti from South America speaks to hearts. These five Planeteers carry magic rings given by Gaia, spirit of the Earth. When pollution and environmental destruction threaten the planet, they combine their powers. "By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!" The blue-skinned superhero appears to battle eco-villains who poison rivers, clear-cut forests, and fill the air with toxic waste. Dr. Blight schemes with her computer MAL. Looten Plunder destroys habitats for profit. Duke Nukem spreads radiation. Verminous Skumm creates urban decay. Each episode pits the Planeteers and their champion against forces that harm nature and communities. The young heroes learn that protecting Earth requires both supernatural intervention and everyday choices. Their adventures span continents as they defend wildlife, fight corporate greed, and teach others that the power is theirs.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, North America, South America
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
1 pages · Hardcover · Andrews McMeel Pub