This 1963 Historical Epic Was a Financial Failure, But the Birth of Something Much, Much Bigger

Yes, we all know the “Spider-Man Pointing” meme.

But that’s just the tip of the spider-web when it comes to this weird cartoon.

Much like Cleopatra’s rule of Egypt, the traditional studio system collapsed to epic proportions.

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Determined to maintain her throne, she forms relationships with key figures like Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra (left) and Rex Harrison as Caesar (right) sitting at a table with goblets

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The 1960s Spider-Man cartoon from Marvel

Cleopatra navigates the turbulent politics of ancient Rome and Egypt with strategic alliances. Determined to maintain her throne, she forms relationships with key figures like Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. As power struggles ensue, Cleopatra’s ambitions and complex dynamics shape a historical saga marked by intrigue and shifting alliances.

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