Every Marvel Release in 1979
There were 4 Marvel releases in 1979, about 25h 37m of viewing in all. The MCU was still years away. Every release is listed below in order.
Every release this year came from outside the MCU: Captain America, The Incredible Hulk: Season 3, Spider-Woman (1979), Captain America II: Death Too Soon.
| Release date | Title | Type | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 1979 | Captain America Not MCU | Film | 1h 37m |
| September 21, 1979 | The Incredible Hulk: Season 3 Not MCU | Series | 16h 40m |
| September 22, 1979 | Spider-Woman (1979) Not MCU | Series | 16 eps |
| November 23, 1979 | Captain America II: Death Too Soon Not MCU | Film | 1h 28m |
Marvel in 1979
Captain America got his first proper TV outing in 1979. CBS aired a Captain America TV film on January 19 with Reb Brown as Steve Rogers, here an ex-Marine and struggling artist who drives a van and rides a motorcycle. A sequel, Captain America II: Death Too Soon, followed later that year, but reviews were mixed and no series came of it.
The rest of the year was busy elsewhere. In Japan, Toei and Marvel co-produced Battle Fever J, the first Super Sentai series in which the heroes pilot giant robots. ABC launched a Spider-Woman cartoon with Joan Van Ark voicing Jessica Drew. Meanwhile CBS ended The Amazing Spider-Man on July 6 after just 13 episodes, reportedly because it feared being seen as a superhero network.
FAQ
Who played Captain America in the 1970s?
Reb Brown starred in two CBS TV films in 1979, Captain America and Captain America II: Death Too Soon.
Why was The Amazing Spider-Man TV series canceled?
CBS's chief reason was reportedly a fear of becoming known as a superhero network. Cost and weak ratings among adults also played a part.
How many Marvel movies and shows came out in 1979?
There were 4, about 25h 37m of viewing in all.
What was the first Marvel release of 1979?
Captain America, released January 19, 1979.
What was the last Marvel release of 1979?
Captain America II: Death Too Soon, released November 23, 1979.