Quick Links You Have Never Seen Spider-Man Like This Captain American Isnt Much Better
If you think this will be about the live-action Tokusatsu version of Spider-Man coming out of Japan in 1978 (famously known for its Leopardon mech or spider bracelet), you are sadly mistaken. Go back a year prior, and the short-lived Amazing Spider-Man series on CBS is not the main focus here either. Whats left, you may ask? And more importantly, why wont Disney ever reference this obscure version of the superhero?
Well, thats because this international 1973 iteration of the iconic Marvel character isnt even a superhero at all! Spider-Man is actually a violent gang leader who not only plans to steal millions of dollars using his own counterfeit money but also kills people in brutal and disgusting ways. Oh, and Captain America and none other than El Santo (a famous luchador) are sent in to stop him.
If you think this will be about the live-action Tokusatsu version of Spider-Man coming out of Japan in 1978 (famously known for its Leopardon mech or spider bracelet), you are sadly mistaken. Go back a year prior, and the short-lived Amazing Spider-Man series on CBS is not the main focus here either. Whats left, you may ask? And more importantly, why wont Disney ever reference this obscure version of the superhero?
Well, thats because this international 1973 iteration of the iconic Marvel character isnt even a superhero at all! Spider-Man is actually a violent gang leader who not only plans to steal millions of dollars using his own counterfeit money but also kills people in brutal and disgusting ways. Oh, and Captain America and none other than El Santo (a famous luchador) are sent in to stop him.
- 11/12/2024
- by Salvatore Cento
- MovieWeb
First appearing in Marvel Comics in 1941, Captain America is a symbol of all true American values: honesty, loyalty, humility, courage, and integrity. As a result, his suit needs to be a shining beacon of hope for not just Americans but all the world over. Each live-action adaptation of the iconic Marvel superhero has had its own take on Captain America's recognizable suit.
Captain America first appeared in live-action in 1944, and since then, 14 different versions of his suit have been designed, including the most recent one for Marvel Studios' upcoming Captain America: New World Order. Although time is often a factor in the design of Captain America's apparel, there's always a consistent color motif of the red, white, and blue of the United States' flag. From the baggy costume, to the sleek uniform, to the fugitive Captain America's darker attire, each suit has its little quirks to talk about.
Dick Purcell...
Captain America first appeared in live-action in 1944, and since then, 14 different versions of his suit have been designed, including the most recent one for Marvel Studios' upcoming Captain America: New World Order. Although time is often a factor in the design of Captain America's apparel, there's always a consistent color motif of the red, white, and blue of the United States' flag. From the baggy costume, to the sleek uniform, to the fugitive Captain America's darker attire, each suit has its little quirks to talk about.
Dick Purcell...
- 5/22/2023
- by Gab Hernandez
- ScreenRant
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