In 1966, several years before I was even born, Marvel Comics produced sixty-five episodes of three seven-minute segments of heaven. These were the original Marvel cartoons. The term "cartoon" is loosely used here. In reality, these images were taken directly from the comics and manipulated to minimize the need for animation production. The cartoons were presented as a series of static comic-strip panel images; generally the only movement involved the lips, when a character spoke, and the occasional arm or leg. Now, the episodes were good, the it was the opening songs that introduced some of the more popular marvel characters that stole the show. If you are between the ages of 40 and 50, you will immediately recognize the brilliance of "Doc Bruce Banner, pelted by Gamma-Rays..." or "Tony Stark, makes you feel, he's a cool exec with a heart of steel!" and finally "When Captain American throws his mighty shield!" Just typing those words put a nostalgic smile on my face. I worshipped these songs and cartoons. My love for the Incredible Hulk started here, and 36 years later, is still going strong. Be sure to check out some of the opening songs below. I hope that you will find them as mesmerizing as I still do.
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