History of Superhero Films: The Spider’s Web and The Spider Returns!

from Pop Culture Historians · host Ryan Ritter

This week, the Pop Culture Historians meet The Spider! Ryan and Jimmy break down 1938’s THE SPIDER’S WEB and 1941’s THE SPIDER RETURNS, a pair of superhero serials that introduce some noir and crime elements to the young genre. We also get introduced to amateur criminologist Richard Wentworth and his insane underworld alter-ego Blinky McQuade! You really, really don’t want to miss this one. Both serials can be found on YouTube if you want to watch along!

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