For us children of the '70s, it's a painful truth that this was about as good as superhero movies got for us until Christopher Reeve's Superman flew onto the big screen. I actually remember watching both Captain America and Captain America II: Death Too Soon on television when they first aired, and honestly, back in 1979, little baby Matt thought that Cap's amazing hang gliding motorcycle was the bomb.

Like Battlestar Galactica, Cap's come a long way. But that's no reason we can't indulge in a little nostalgia, a specialty of Shout! Factory, who are releasing both movies on a double feature DVD, set for release on October 18. Whether or not you have fond-ish memories of '70s Cap, you'll get a kick out of this highlight reel.

Captain America -- When former Marine Steve Rogers is in an accident, his only hope for recovery is an injection of the FLAG super-serum — created years ago by his own father — which enhances each of his senses, as well as gives him great strength and fast reflexes. And to help him bring his attackers to justice, a government agency outfits him with a motorcycle and powerful shield, then turns the newly formed Captain America loose on the nation’s enemies.

Captain America II: Death Too Soon -- Captain America returns to carry on the legacy of his father and defend the country — this time, however, he faces off against the terrorist known only as Miguel and the threat of a chemical agent that rapidly ages those who come in contact with it.