Are we in a golden age for action cartoons for US Animation?

I must completely disagree.

With no offense to the OP, the question seems to insinuate that now is the best time for American action/adventure animation. What exactly are the standards to be American-made action/adventure animation? Why wouldn't Hanna Barbera, Ruby Spears count going back with Space Ghost, Birdman, Thundarr, et al? If we're talking continuity and plot, I'm not sure that should count at all. Not all shows are created equal or must have a huge story to tell.

By the definition, the 60's were the Golden Age beginning with Space Ghost & Birdman. All these creators would tell you the same. Back then they had to learn how to do action/adventure animation Stateside. Meanwhile, even Japan was learning with stuff like Astro Boy, Gigantor, and Speed Racer.
 
I wouldn't say its a Golden Age just yet for a variety of reasons. But keep in mind it was only a few years ago that these shows finally started having a bigger presence on TV. For a while they were the odd man out of every line up, with import series being their substitute before the AM bubble completely burst.

I think the biggest obstacle aside from lack of time slots is just how scattershot production is for these series. Like the ones based on comic books never seem to last long due to how they're becoming more tied in to upcoming movie releases and such. Instead of adapting the series to integrate the featured cast more, they usually just cancel one series for another one. Then there's the shows that coast by solely on merchandise sales. After a while, they just kind of fizzle creatively and become an advertisement vehicle for the latest wave of toys.
 
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