The Adventures of Captain Marvel is the story of the Malcolm archaeological expedition which unearths a hidden tomb containing a powerful ancient relic - the Golden Scorpion. Spy Smasher, also based on a Fawcett character, would follow in 1942.
This serial was Republic Pictures first comic book adaptation (not counting comic strips such as Dick Tracy). Also starring William Benedict, Louise Currie, and Robert Strange. It starred Tom Tyler in the title role of Captain Marvel and Frank Coghlan Jr. The serial was adapted from the popular Captain Marvel comic book character then appearing in Fawcett Comics publications such as Whiz Comics and Captain Marvel Adventures. The Adventures of Captain Marvel is a 1941 twelve-chapter film serial directed by John English and William Witney for Republic Pictures and produced by Hiram S.