Marvel TV shows, from the sorely missedDaredevilandJessica JonestoAgents of SHIELDget themselves considerable critical acclaim on these days.
But things didnt always go so smoothly for Marvel superheroes on the small screen.
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Why did it work?
Primarily because of Bill Bixbys warm and sympathetic portrayal of Dr. David Banner (see?
We told you they took liberties…but his middle name is Bruce!
), and the spectacle that is bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno in green body paint as The Hulk.
While the show falls flat in several areas, it still deserves an official home video release.
DoesntanythingSpidey sell like crazy?
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Despite this, of all these entries,Doctor Strangemight be themostfaithful to the comics.
You want a supporting cast from the comics?
And…The Ancient One (sorta)!
Heres Morgan Le Fey!
And if you squint just hard enough, the creepy demon that she answers tomightjust be Dormammu.
Strange on DVD
Should you watch it?
Sit down with either of these and it will become clear why that never happened.
Oh, wait…I just did.
Is there a reason to watch either of these?
Well, Christopher Lee shows up as the villain (a terrorist named…Miguel!)
I realize that M.O.D.O.K.
You couldnt spend a few bucks on some Red Skull makeup?
This is a rather different Thor than you might be used to.
No, really, it was.
This was a year before we even had Tim BurtonsBatman, folks cut me some slack.
Is it worth a look?
For curiositys sake, sure!
And, ummm…theres some cool blue lightning, I guess.
Although, at the time, the persistent rumor was that it was going to be a sitcom.
Oh, the hilarity!
This isnt necessarily a compliment, but it certainly feelsauthentic.
Is it worth checking out?
Oh, how far weve come.
And then there was this TV movie, which is…well…not as good.
Between the painfully dated references to 90s culture (really?
A Hootie & The Blowfish joke?
You dont have to take my word for it…you could watch the whole thingright here.
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It tried quite hard to capture the spirit of the comics.
And you know what?
It almost pulls it off.
Well…yes and no.
