Marvel’s cinematic universe dominates screens today, but for many, the gateway to this world wasn’t blockbuster movies, but the catchy tunes of the 1960s Marvel cartoons. These animated series, produced in Canada, brought heroes like Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the Hulk to life in a vibrant, if somewhat limited, animation style. Premiering in syndication in 1966, the shows aired five nights a week, each dedicated to a different superhero, creating a memorable weekly ritual for young viewers.
The lineup was a roll call of Marvel’s finest:
- Monday – Captain America
- Tuesday – The Incredible Hulk
- Wednesday – The Invincible Iron Man
- Thursday – The Mighty Thor
- Friday – Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner
The genius of scheduling Thor on Thursday, or “Thors-day,” wasn’t lost on anyone with a sense of wordplay.
While the animation might have been basic by today’s standards, and the stories were directly adapted from the comic books, the theme songs were pure gold. These musical introductions were instantly memorable and have woven themselves into the fabric of American pop culture. And no theme song exemplifies this more than the Spiderman Theme Song Lyrics from the 1967 cartoon.
Consider this: even today, young children who have never seen these original cartoons know the words to the Spiderman theme song lyrics. It’s almost as if the Spiderman theme song lyrics have become ingrained in our collective consciousness, passed down through generations. The simple, upbeat melody and descriptive Spiderman theme song lyrics perfectly capture the essence of the friendly neighborhood hero.
How many of these classic Marvel cartoon theme songs do you still remember? Let’s take a nostalgic trip back to the 60s and revisit these iconic tunes and their lyrics.
Marvel Super Heroes 1966 intro featuring Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, and Sub-Mariner in retro animation style
The Marvel Super Heroes (1966) Theme Song Lyrics
Meet the sulky over-bulky kinda’ hulky superhero
Optimistic and electrically transistored superhero
An exotically neurotic and aquatic superhero
The Marvel Super Heroes have arrived!
Super powered from the forehead to the toes
Watch them change their very shape before your nose
See a cane-striking superhero change to Viking superhero
A humdingin’ real swinging shield flinging superhero
They’re the latest they’re the greatest ultimatest superheroes
The Marvel Super Heroes have arrived!
Spider-Man (1967) Theme Song Lyrics
Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can
Spins a web, any size, catches thieves just like flies
Look Out! Here comes the Spiderman.
Is he strong? Listen, bud, he’s got radioactive blood.
Can he swing from a thread, take a look overhead
Hey there, there goes the Spiderman.
In the chill of night at the scene of a crime
Like a streak of light, he arrives just in time.
Spiderman, Spiderman. Friendly neighborhood Spiderman
Wealth and fame, he’s ignored Action is his reward.
To him, life is a great big bang up whenever there’s a hang-up you’ll find the Spiderman
Captain America (1966) Theme Song Lyrics
When Captain America throws his mighty shield,
All those who chose to oppose his shield must yield.
If he’s lead to a fight and a duel is due,
Then the red and the white and the blue’ll come through.
When Captain America throws his mighty shield.
The Mighty Thor (1966) Theme Song Lyrics
’Cross the Rainbow Bridge of Asgard,
Where the booming heavens roar,
You’ll behold in breathless wonder,
The God of Thunder, Mighty Thor!
The Fantastic Four (1967) Theme Song
Instrumental
The Hulk (1966) Theme Song Lyrics
Doc Bruce Banner,
Belted by gamma rays,
Turned into the Hulk.
Ain’t he unglamo-rays!
Wreckin’ the town
With the power of a bull,
Ain’t no monster ’round
Who is as lovable.
As ever-lovin’ Hulk! HULK! HULK!
Iron Man (1966) Theme Song Lyrics
Tony Stark makes you feel
He’s a cool exec with a heart of steel.
As Iron Man, all jets ablaze,
He’s fighting and smiting with repulsor rays!
Amazing armor! That’s Iron Man!
A blazing power! That’s Iron Man!
Sub Mariner (1966) Theme Song Lyrics
Stronger than a whale
He can swim anywhere
He can breathe underwater
And go flying through the air
The noble Sub Mariner
Prince of the deep
So, beware you deadly demons
Lord Namor of Atlantis,
Is the Prince of the Deep.
These theme songs, especially the Spiderman theme song lyrics, are more than just introductions to a cartoon; they are mini pop-culture masterpieces. They encapsulate the spirit of their heroes and continue to resonate with fans old and new, proving that sometimes, the catchiest tunes truly are timeless.
