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Marvel’s First Avenger makes his debut in this 1944 Republic serial. Not only is this the first appearance of a comic book character later to be under the Marvel name but also to be loosely based. Special Guest Tom Whipps sits down to discuss everything Captain America whether it’s Captain Steven Rogers or District Attorney Grant Gardner.
The Dark Knight makes his first cinematic appearance in the 1943 Columbia Pictures serial "Batman." He's the first DC character on screen beating Superman to the punch. Joined this episode by the drummer of the band Passion Crimes Jay Yachetta.
The 1942 Republic serial "Spy Smasher" based on the character from Fawcett Comics is the second adaptation of a comic book for the silver screen. He looks like a pilot with a cape. His description sounds an awful lot like Captain America. But, he sure packs a wallop. Joined this episode by Cinema Cyanide's own Golden Groves.
Captain Marvel a.k.a. Shazam is the very first comic book character to be adapted for screen in the 1941 Republic serial "Adventures of Captain Marvel." Complete with origin story, cliffhangers, and damsels in distress this serial has it all. Special guest Rachel Goffinet joins to discuss this epic experience.