Power Pack

In 1984 Marvel Comics published the first issue of "Power Pack", a comic written and drawn by women revolving around four siblings that receive powers from a dying alien. I was a huge fan of "Power Pack" when it first was published and bought the series from the first issue. I was not much older than Alex was in the comic, and I was very much a shy, bookish type like Julie. The comic was something I could relate to more than other, adult heroes, and it had a huge impact on me. I consider the this to be my all-time favorite Marvel comic series.

After the comic was canceled this TV pilot was made. The story involves the four Power siblings, Alex, Julie, Jack and Katie, moving into a new home, adjusting to a new school and confronting the ghost of a circus owner.

This TV pilot substantially changes the way the characters look in the comics as well as lessening their powers. Also, the parents are aware of their kids powers, something that wasn't done in the comics until later in the series. The story plays more like a Goosebumps episode (although that series was produced later) than an adaptation of the comic book. It may not please all fans of the comic, but it's still entertaining.