It’s not uncommon for a cartoon character to steal the spotlight, only to suddenly disappear without a trace. Regardless of the cause, these cartoon icons have left us with many questions.

This being a Disney cartoon ... in sparkly purple ink with curly-Q flourishes." Ken's portrayal comes across as homophobic as Ken insists he is a male toy. 2010's depiction of gay characters ...

Think about those adorable fat cartoon characters — you know, the ones. They’re lovable, have a larger-than-life personality that brings back fond childhood memories, and generate big belly ...

In the years since she first entered our world as a one-off character in a Batman cartoon, she’s occasionally ... replaced by thigh-high boots, a red-and-purple corset that barely covers her ...

When you think about it, cartoon characters wear the same thing every episode. See: SpongeBob and his pants, Daphne Blake and her purple dress, Lois Griffin and her teal button-down, Penny Proud ...

Once you notice how many cartoon characters have four fingers, it‘s hard to ignore. The artistic choice originated with Disney and other early animation studios in the 1920s, and since then it ...

The 1980s cartoon characters will make more appearances in upcoming Wizards of the Coast products, including artwork found in the Core Rulebooks. Additionally, Wizards of the Coast designed ...

From SpongeBob and Patrick to Tommy and Chuckie: see the actors who gave voice to some of the most famous cartoon characters on TV Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at PEOPLE. She has been ...