Which character was played by Richard Gerald "Dick" Purcell Jr. that got his start in 1944?
Captain America (serial) Captain America is a 1944 Republic black-and-white serial film loosely based on the Timely Comics (today known as Marvel Comics) character Captain America. It was the last Republic serial made about a superhero. It also has the distinction of being the most expensive serial that Republic ever made. It also stands as the first theatrical release connected to a Marvel character; the next theatrical release featuring a Marvel hero would not occur for more than 40 years.
Dotty Dripple Dotty Dripple was an American comic strip started by Buford Tune in 1944 and distributed by Publisher's Syndicate, eventually acquired by King Features Syndicate. It also appeared in comic book form. It was a domestic comedy strip, heavily modeled on "Blondie", and ended in 1974.