The Adventures of Captain Marvel 1941 Chapter 12

We use YouTube's strict content moderation. If your comment disappears, the robot ate it! Step into the dawn of superhero cinema with the 1941 serial masterpiece The Adventures of Captain Marvel. It tells the story of young broadcaster Billy Batson, who’s on an archaeological expedition when fate intervenes—and the wizard Shazam grants him the power to transform into the mighty Captain Marvel by uttering his name. As Captain Marvel, Billy stands against the sinister masked mastermind known only as The Scorpion, who seeks to dominate the world by harnessing an ancient relic: the Golden Scorpion idol and its deadly lenses. The serial blends exotic adventure (volcano-chased tomb raiders, lost lenses in Siam’s “Valley of the Tombs”) with classic superhero action (fist-throws, rescues, transforming from innocent teen to unstoppable hero). What’s more: this is the first time a superpowered hero was the lead in a film serial—pioneering the path for modern comic-book movies before that term even existed. Unlike the Superman serial that would follow 7 years later in 1948, this production used practical effects to create the amazing flying sequences. Stuntman Tom Tyler stepped into the role of Captain Marvel and his physicality sold the scenes where he would run at the camera and leap into 'flight'. Using dummies on wires and other camera tricks, this serial gave audiences sequences of a superhero in flight that would not be equaled until the 1970s and the Superman movies of that era. For fans of pulp adventure, vintage superheroes, and the origin story of a legend, this is a must-see. So raise your fist, say the magic word, and join the fight. ⚡ This is the final chapter.