George R.R. Martin, best known as the author of Game of Thrones, discussed some classic Marvel television series in an interview with the Independent.
Martin is a big Marvel fan overall, but he wasn’t impressed with a couple of older TV shows based on the comics.
He mentioned being a big Marvel fan and trying to watch some of the older shows from the 1970s, like The Incredible Hulk with Bill Bixby and the Captain America TV movies. However, he didn’t enjoy them and only watched each one once.
Martin didn’t say specifically what he didn’t like about the shows, but his followers understand he values well-developed characters and complex plots – qualities his own books are known for.
The Incredible Hulk was a TV show that ran on CBS in the late 1970s. It starred Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner, a scientist with a unique problem: whenever he became angry, he transformed into a huge, green creature known as the Hulk.
Lou Ferrigno famously portrayed the Hulk, while Jack Colvin played Jack McGee, a determined reporter always trying to discover Bruce Banner’s secret. The series centered on Banner’s journey across America, where he aided others while also seeking a way to overcome his transformation.
The show received a mixed reception. While the initial two-hour pilot earned a 57% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the first season as a whole averaged 75%. Critics particularly liked Lou Ferrigno’s physical acting, with one review from the Tallahassee Democrat noting he played the strong, silent character convincingly.
In 1990, Martin attempted to bring Captain America to the screen. The movie featured Matt Salinger as Steve Rogers, fighting the Red Skull in World War II. Rogers is frozen during the war and later brought back to life.
The movie received mostly negative reviews, with critics pointing to a poorly written script, limited budget, and lack of well-known actors. It earned a low 16% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics at Variety called it a standard superhero film, while Entertainment Weekly gave it a failing grade and described the story as messy and disjointed. Although some fans felt the director’s cut improved the movie’s overall feel and conclusion, it remains a relatively insignificant entry in the Marvel universe.
Martin’s reaction highlights that even fans of comics and superheroes can be critical of TV and movie adaptations. He appears to prioritize stories with real depth and complexity, which likely explains why some earlier versions didn’t appeal to him.
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