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This is the production company of Joss Whedon, creator of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', ''Firefly'', and ''Angel''. It is named after Whedon's first typewriter he got at 15, as revealed in an interview on disc three of the first season of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. |
This is the production company of Joss Whedon, creator of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', ''Firefly'', and ''Angel''. It is named after Whedon's first typewriter he got at 15, as revealed in an interview on disc three of the first season of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. |
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|Mutant Enemy Inc.png|Main version |
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|Mutant Enemy (1997) (Taken from 4x3 HD prints of Buffy the Vampire Slayer).png|Main "remaster" version |
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|Mutant Enemy (2013).png|Alternate version |
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|Mutant Enemy Graduation Cap.png|''Graduation Day (Part 2)'' |
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|Mutant Enemy Animated.png|''Chosen'' |
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|Mutant Enemy Santa Hat.png|''Amends'' |
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'''Nicknames:''' "Grr!! Argh!!", "Paper Monster" |
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*This logo was spoofed in an episode of ''Robot Chicken'', titled "Rabbits on a Rollercoaster", where Joss Whedon guest stars as himself (in doll form). As the Mutant Enemy rips apart the city, the scene cuts to an office where Joss is playing with paper cutouts and an executive says to him, "Come on Joss, that's why you were kicked off Wonder Woman.". To which Joss holds up one of the monsters and says "Grr, argh!" |
*This logo was spoofed in an episode of ''Robot Chicken'', titled "Rabbits on a Rollercoaster", where Joss Whedon guest stars as himself (in doll form). As the Mutant Enemy rips apart the city, the scene cuts to an office where Joss is playing with paper cutouts and an executive says to him, "Come on Joss, that's why you were kicked off Wonder Woman.". To which Joss holds up one of the monsters and says "Grr, argh!" |
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*The ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode "Bargaining (Part 1)" references the end-of-credits logo. Tara gives Giles a small rubber monster and says "Grrr. Argghh.". |
*The ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode "Bargaining (Part 1)" references the end-of-credits logo. Tara gives Giles a small rubber monster and says "Grrr. Argghh.". |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode "Amends", the monster wears a Santa hat. Jingling bells are heard in the background while the monster says his normal line. |
*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode "Amends", the monster wears a Santa hat. Jingling bells are heard in the background while the monster says his normal line. |
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*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 3 finale "Graduation Day (Part 2)", the monster wears a graduation cap. |
*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 3 finale "Graduation Day (Part 2)", the monster wears a graduation cap. |
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*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 4 premiere "The Freshman", as well as "Living Conditions", "The Harsh Light of Day", "Fear, Itself", and "Beer Bad", the logo is cropped for 16:9 aspect ratio, along with the [[Kuzui Enterprises |
*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 4 premiere "The Freshman", as well as "Living Conditions", "The Harsh Light of Day", "Fear, Itself", and "Beer Bad", the logo is cropped for 16:9 aspect ratio, along with the [[Kuzui Enterprises|Kuzui Entertainment]] and [[Sandollar Productions (1985-1998)|Sandollar]] logos. |
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*Starting with the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode "Wild at Heart", the logo is vertically stretched correctly (to fit the 16:9 aspect ratio) and we see a little more of the lower half of the monster. |
*Starting with the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode "Wild at Heart", the logo is vertically stretched correctly (to fit the 16:9 aspect ratio) and we see a little more of the lower half of the monster. |
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*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' series finale "Chosen", the monster turns his head and pulls a face at the viewer while moving. |
*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' series finale "Chosen", the monster turns his head and pulls a face at the viewer while moving. |
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*On ''Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'', "INC." is replaced with "eTC". |
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'''Technique:''' Motion-control live-action. The "Chosen" variant also uses some traditional animation. |
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'''Audio:''' Joss Whedon saying "Grr! Argh!" in a very unconvincing manner. |
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*On the entire 1st season and one season 2 episode "Some Assembly Required" of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', the monster says his line two pitches lower. |
*On the entire 1st season and one season 2 episode "Some Assembly Required" of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', the monster says his line two pitches lower. |
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*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 2 premiere "When She Was Bad", the very last note of the show's theme song is played at the beginning before the monster says his line comes up. |
*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 2 premiere "When She Was Bad", the very last note of the show's theme song is played at the beginning before the monster says his line comes up. |
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*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode "Storyteller", the monster sings "We are as Gods!" |
*On the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' episode "Storyteller", the monster sings "We are as Gods!" |
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'''Availability:''' It appeared on ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and its spin-off, ''Angel'', the short-lived cult hit ''Firefly'', and ''Dollhouse''. It was also seen on ''Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'' and ''Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' |
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'''Editor's Note:''' This logo looks very low-budget, and along with the paper monster and unconvincing growl, it looks like it was it was filmed on an old camcorder (which, according to some sources, is true). However, this was all done intentionally for comic effect. |
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'''Visuals:''' Just a close up shot of Joss Whedon's first typewriter, with the "7" and "&" keys slightly visible. On the typewriter is a piece of black tape with the words "MUTANT ENEMY" on it. There are small tread marks next to the tape. |
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'''Technique:''' A live-action photograph. |
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'''Availability''': Brand New. So far, it has only appeared on the HBO series ''The Nevers''. It is unknown if it will replace the previous logo on current and future projects. |
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'''Availability:''' It debuted on the HBO series ''The Nevers''. |
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'''Editor's Note''': While not nearly as iconic as the previous logo, it does give off a little backstory to Whedon's life. It also gives off a bit of nostalgia, due to the vintage design of the typewriter. |
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This is the production company of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, and Angel. It is named after Whedon's first typewriter he got at 15, as revealed in an interview on disc three of the first season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Visuals: In front of a white piece of display board is a paper cutout of an angry-looking monster (animated by Joss Whedon himself) moving from right to left. The text "MUTANT ENEMY INC." is scrawled onto the display board in a "pointy" style.
Trivia:
Variants:
Technique: Motion-control live-action. The "Chosen" variant also uses some traditional animation.
Audio: Joss Whedon saying "Grr! Argh!" in a very unconvincing manner.
Audio Variants:
Availability: It appeared on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off, Angel, the short-lived cult hit Firefly, and Dollhouse. It was also seen on Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Visuals: Just a close up shot of Joss Whedon's first typewriter, with the "7" and "&" keys slightly visible. On the typewriter is a piece of black tape with the words "MUTANT ENEMY" on it. There are small tread marks next to the tape.
Technique: A live-action photograph.
Audio: The closing theme.
Availability: It debuted on the HBO series The Nevers.