Click on the tabs above to begin. When danger looms in Townsville, the call goes out for Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup -- The Powerpuff Girls! Under the watchful eye of their mentor Professor Utonium, the girls fly into action against a colorful gallery of nefarious villains -- saving the day before bedtime! Created by cartoonist Craig McCracken, the series began life as one of Cartoon Network’s World Premiere Toons. Craig McCracken describes the creation of story situations for The Powerpuff Girls. Craig knew what kind of show he wanted The Powerpuff Girls to be – here he discusses the inspiration.