Product Details

• Actors: Bernard Cowan, Peg Dixon, Chris Wiggins, Len Carlson
• Writers: Larry Lieber
• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• VHS Release Date: February 16, 1999
• Run Time: 44 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6305251517
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,367 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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There was some amazing, classic animation done for superhero cartoons done as far back as Max & Dave Fleisher's Superman series of the early 1940s (echoes of which can be found in Batman: The Animated Series). Those were done for the big screen; by the mid-1960s, superhero cartoons were being brought to television, and some of Marvel Comics' biggest heroes--Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Incredible Hulk--were the stars. Unfortunately, television didn't have much in terms of cachet--or production values--at the time, and all four heroes suffer for it.

Between Odin's ever-changing looks (Thor's father rarely manages to keep the same face--let alone the same outfit--from shot to shot) and the over-the-top dialogue, it's hard to follow whatever semblance of plot was scripted. On the two episodes here--"Enter Hercules," in which the Norse God of Thunder battles his equally brawny Greek cousin, and "Battle of the Gods," in which Loki enlists the Enchantress and the Executioner to defeat Thor--the animation is minimal. It looks as if only a couple dozen pictures of the main characters were drawn; for the most part, this is a series of stationary illustrations with voiceovers and plenty of narration. --Randy Silver

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Kids video or collectors item? Fox Home Video's Mistake, May 28, 1999

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This review is from: The Mighty Thor - Enter Hercules & Battle of the Gods [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The latest round of Marvel Super Heroes video releases by Fox Home Video missed a golden opportunity by not realizing the audience for these videos. Released twice before (as kiddie videos) by Prism Entertainment in 1985 and Best Film and Video in 1992, I can tell you first hand that modern kids don't like these the way 1966-68 kids did. Instead, Fox should release these as a comic collector's edition targeting the original audience now grown up. This Thor tape is an adaptation of the comic books, "Journey into Mystery" #124 & 125 (Enter Hercules) and "Journey Into Mystery" 103 & 104 (Battle of the Gods). The art is recognizable as that of Jack Kirby, Don Heck, and Joe Sinnott. The animation is bad, but the art is great as are the voice characterizations. Fox should look for the entire "Marvel Super Heroes" tv series including the original "Merry Marvel Marching Society" theme song and make a proper box set with historical notes and credits to the writers, artists and voice actors. Each is an adaptation of a silver-age comic book. They have no kid value, but these videos do have historical value if Fox would work a little harder. I saw these cartoons originally on "Captain Satellite" from KTVU San Francisco, and KCRA in Sacramento in 1966. Fox really missed the boat. These videos have value, but not for the kids of today. How about a box set Fox? Do it right!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God of Thunder...Mighty Thor!, August 16, 2000

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This review is from: The Mighty Thor - Enter Hercules & Battle of the Gods [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I keep hearing complaints that this is less than average animation. First of all it was made in the late 1960s. Second of all its probably the only cartoon available of Thor. I used to rent this at a store that has long since moved on. After the store closed I thought I would never see them again, so I was very happy to see them rereleased. This video and others like, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider Man, and Sub Mariner are all classics. They are basically the moving art of Jack Kirby. These videos are entertaining and provide some laughs. Highly recommended, especially for true fans of the classic Super heroes. If youre expecting Pokemon or Beetleborgs, dont buy this.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enter Hercules depicts Mighty Thor at his finest., September 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Mighty Thor - Enter Hercules & Battle of the Gods [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I don't remember a better Thor show, even looking way back when he was on TV each week after school. Naturally, the animation is a bit behind the times however.