nah, it's something new and interesting. I give it a watch when i can, it's a nice fresh take on the superhero thing. little teen angst for the teeny boppers, and a little action for the kiddys. it's a good formula. you want to see shameless ripoffs? "Loonatics". Just search that one around, it's a new one from the WB. you'll cry, i swear. poor bugs...