The Adventures of Captain Marvel' is an acclaimed film serial directed by John English and William Witney for Republic Pictures in 1941. It starred Tom Tyler in the title role of Captain Marvel and Frank Coglan, Jr. as his alter ego, Billy Batson. DVD front cover for the film serial The Adventures of Captain Marvel. ... DVD front cover for the film serial The Adventures of Captain Marvel. ... Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as the field in general. ... Note: This article is about serials in literature and the audio-visual media. ... Republic Pictures Corporation was a movie production-distribution company with studio facilities, best known for its specialization in quality b westerns and movie serials. ... 1941 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Adventures of Captain Marvel, starring Tom Tyler in his most famous role. ... Captain Marvel is a comic book superhero. ...

The serial featured an adaptation of the Fawcett Comics superhero in an original story where he fought a criminal mastermind, called The Scorpion, who is determined to gain total control of a magic gold scorpion figurine of incredible power. Whiz Comics #2, the first appearance of Captain Marvel, the companys most popular character. ... A superhero is a fictional character who is noted for feats of courage and nobility and who usually has a colorful name and costume and abilities beyond those of normal human beings. ...

The serial has been hailed as among the finest of the form for both its writing and its production values. In particular, the special effects produced primarily by the Lydecker brothers, was particularly praised with the visual of Captain Marvel using his flight power being the most noted highlight. The effect was done for long shots by sliding a light, oversize mannekin down a fine wire and reversing the film to simulate human flight. Many critics think this kind of special effect was not topped for decades until the first Superman film starring Christopher Reeve in 1978. Special effects (abbreviated SPFX or SFX) are used in the film, television, and entertainment industry to create effects that cannot be achieved by normal means, such as depicting travel to other star systems. ... Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel, Superman Superman, also known as Superman: The Movie, is a 1978 Warner Bros. ... Christopher Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, director, producer and writer renowned for his film portrayal of Superman/Clark Kent. ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...

In addition, the film was originally intended to feature Superman. However, National Periodical Publications turned down the offer. The film company approached Fawcett Comics for their most popular character, and that publishing house did not refuse the opportunity. That decision made Captain Marvel the first comic book superhero to be depicted in film. Superman, nicknamed The Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938 and eventually became one of the most popular and well-known comic book icons of all time. ... DC Comics is one of the largest companies in comic book and related media publishing. ... A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ...

External link

• The Adventures of Captain Marvel (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033317/) at the Internet Movie Database