Haphazard Stuff’s Superhero Series

John Clark provides an ongoing review series of thoughts and observations from a fellow Superhero Fan that will examine ‘The Great’, ‘The Good’, ‘The Forgetable’ and ‘The Downright Embarassing’. And maybe even highlight some obscure film that most haven’t even heard of.

Haphazard Stuff's Superhero Series

The Spirit (1987)

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January 27, 2016 0 81

When ABC aired a proposed pilot film for The Spirit it might have caught audiences a bit off guard.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)

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January 13, 2016 0 98

Come with me now, as I check out Christopher Reeve's swan song as the Man of Steel in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.

Howard the Duck (1986)

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December 9, 2015 0 77

After Howard the Duck barely managed to make it's budget back after being unleashed onto the world, it would fade away that summer.

Misfits of Science (1985)

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November 25, 2015 0 20

Misfits of Science would last only fifteen episodes (a sixteenth would never reach the air) and limp through NBC's schedule with weak ratings.

The Toxic Avenger (1984)

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November 4, 2015 0 21

Then in 1984 Kaufman and Herz scored an unexpected hit with a strange, violent, comedic tale called The Toxic Avenger.

Supergirl (1984)

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September 30, 2015 0 185

Maybe audiences and critics completely missed the boat with Supergirl.

Manimal (1983)

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September 16, 2015 0 24

Produced by Glen Larson, Manimal didn't hook audiences and only lasted for eight episodes.

Superman III (1983)

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September 2, 2015 0 77

Directed by Richard Lester, Superman III takes a much lighter, comedic approach to the Superman saga.

The Return of Captain Invincible (1983)

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August 19, 2015 0 48

Anger and resentment sets in and the skies are vacant when Captain Invincible disappears.

Swamp Thing (1982)

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August 5, 2015 0 26

Craven set out to adapt the DC Comics character Swamp Thing to the big screen and make a film as action-packed and entertaining as possible.

Condorman (1981)

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July 15, 2015 0 1091

The bad guys must be stopped and the girl must be saved - and Condorman is just the right hero for the job!

The Greatest American Hero (1981)

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June 24, 2015 0 81

The Greatest American Hero would become one of the most fondly remembered television shows of the decade.

Superman II (1980)

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June 10, 2015 0 1115

Filmed consecutively alongside the first film, Superman II wasn't just an afterthought of a sequel, but a continuation of the story.

Flash Gordon (1980)

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May 20, 2015 0 53

Flash Gordon would be considered one of the fathers of the modern-day superhero.

Popeye (1980)

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May 6, 2015 0 27

I take a trip to Sweet Haven and try to unravel the mystery and my feelings about Robert Altman's Popeye.

The Pumaman (1980)

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April 15, 2015 0 29

The Pumaman is listed in the bottom 100 worst movies of all time on IMDB.com.

Super Fuzz (1980)

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March 25, 2015 0 63

I put on my nostalgia hat and revisit Super Fuzz to see if there is anything special about it or was it just a bargain to fill HBO airtime.

Hero at Large (1980)

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March 11, 2015 0 43

Hero at Large is remembered as a favorite childhood film and has become one of John Ritter's more popular and beloved films.

Legends of the Superheroes (1979)

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February 25, 2015 0 389

Bringing together a large mix of DC Comics heroes and villains, Legends Of The Superheroes presents them in a variety show format.

Captain America & Captain America II (1979)

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February 11, 2015 1 45

In 1979, fans were treated to the first live-action appearance of Captain America since his serial adventures in the 40's.

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