Captain America - 1944 Serial Ep 01 The Purple Death

Captain America is a 1944 Republic black-and-white 15-chapter serial film loosely based on the Timely Comics (now Marvel Comics) character Captain America. It was the last Republic serial made about a superhero. It also has the distinction of being the most expensive serial that Republic ever made. It stands as the first theatrical release connected to a Marvel character. It was the first live-action rendition of a Marvel character before Captain America live action segment by Arthur Pierce of the 1966 television series.