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The Marvel Super Heroes

1966Show1 season195 episodesTV-G

Action & AdventureAnimation
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A nostalgic, violent animated series about fantasy and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 195 episodes · best: S1E8 "The Coming of the Swordsman/Vengeance Is Ours/Emissary of Destruction" 6.2

Episodes

5.6

Story

This cartoon series, characterized by extremely limited animation, features five of the most popular super-powered heroes from Marvel Comics: the Incredible Hulk, the Mighty Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, and the Sub-Mariner.

Feels like

  • Classic Marvel Animation
  • Nostalgic Saturday Morning
  • Comic Book Heroics
  • Simple Good vs Evil
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Limited Animation Style
  • Team Dynamics
  • Retro Pop Culture Artifact

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Clyde Geronimi, Sid Marcus
Written by
Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Roy Lichtenstein
Produced by
Robert L. Lawrence, Steve Krantz

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 5, 1966 · December 2, 1966 · Ended

First aired
September 5, 1966
Last aired
December 2, 1966
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 195 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Expository Theme Tune, Ending Theme, Product Placement +9

  • Expository Theme Tune
  • Ending Theme
  • Product Placement
  • Bragging Theme Tune
  • Rogues' Gallery Transplant
  • Aborted Arc
  • Clip-Art Animation
  • When She Smiles
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Adaptation Species Change
  • 65-Episode Cartoon

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Marvel Super Heroes worth watching?"

Questions about The Marvel Super Heroes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Marvel Super Heroes worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Marvel Super Heroes okay for kids?

TV-GViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Marvel Super Heroes?

20 h

About 20 hours: 195 episodes in 1 season of about 6 minutes each, aired from 1966 to 1966.

Can I half-watch The Marvel Super Heroes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Marvel Super Heroes use?

Expository Theme TuneEnding ThemeProduct PlacementBragging Theme TuneRogues' Gallery TransplantAborted ArcClip-Art AnimationWhen She SmilesPragmatic AdaptationAdaptation Name ChangeAdaptation Species Change65-Episode Cartoonand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Expository Theme Tune, Ending Theme, and Product Placement.