Came about before Star Wars....

I'd argue that there's a massive gap in the two films' range of appeal. I'll give you the "similarities" between the two films (omitting the "heavy"), inasmuch as both deal with good vs. evil (the latter in the form of fascistic armies). But IMHO, Bakshi's never been much of a captivating storyteller, nor can he choreograph action scenes or set pieces to rival Star Wars. Graphically, he's great, if you can stand the rotoscoping, but I don't think there was much in Wizards to grab audiences that would later flock to Star Wars.

Additionally, Wizards' grim imagery, death-related subject matter, barbarism and Nazism is more than a bit antithetical to the very point behind Star Wars' appeal.

"My brain rebelled, and insisted on applying logic where it was not welcome."

Wizards is based off characters from the late Vaugh Bode. I think you just don't do research, Jab.



What you see is not necessarily what you get,
Not trying is dying, keep trying unto death....

Both feature Mark Hamill as well (at least in voice here).

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Well both are fantastic movies and i grew up with them.

"There was no way i'm walking around this place with my dork hanging out"-Heavy Metal.