🎬 The Incredible Evolution of Superhero Movies: How Capes Conquered Hollywood
Remember the roar in theaters during Avengers: Endgame —especially when Cap lifted Mjolnir? It’s hard to believe superhero films began as grainy 1940s serials. As a lifelong comic fan who’s watched every major release since Superman (1978), let’s take a journey through how superheroes conquered Hollywood—no spoilers, just pure passion. ⚡️ The Golden Age (1940s–1970s): Serials and Stumbling Starts Superheroes first appeared on-screen through short serials like Batman (1943), often low-budget and campy, with cardboard sets and zipper-backed costumes. In the '60s, shows like Adam West’s Batman embraced the silliness—but films struggled to gain traction. The genre hit rock bottom with flops like Howard the Duck (1986). Milestone Moment : “Superman’s flight in the 1948 serials attracted 10 million viewers—proof heroes could leap off the page.” — Library of Congress Film Archive Image Suggestion : Alt text: “1940s Batman serial: Low-budget origins of superhero cinema” 🦸...