In the annals of superhero cinema, few serials stand as prominently or as pioneering as “The Adventures of Captain Marvel.” Released in 1941, this serial marked a significant milestone, being one of the first instances a superhero from the comic books leapt onto the silver screen, bringing with him a…
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Buck Rogers: Where Sci-Fi Began
The character of Buck Rogers first materialized in the pages of pulp magazines, captivating readers with tales of daring exploits on fantastical planets…and questionable fashion choices on Saturn. But it was the 1939 serial starring Buster Crabbe that truly launched Buck Rogers into the popular imagination. Crabbe, no stranger to…
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Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe
At Blind Skeleton, we’re fascinated by the way vintage entertainment intersects with the technology of its time. Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe, with its fantastical gadgets and space-age optimism, offers a unique window into the hopes and fears of the mid-20th century. This classic 1950s serial followed the…