defeating the shadow of doubt (1998) bibleman

“Not a copyright violation, we swear.” Source: B&H Kids Bibleman’s OriginĪny sub-par superhero has an origin story – and boy, does Bibleman’s pack a punch. What was the solution? Combine rough-and-tumble superhero action with biblical proverbs and Christian values. Quality Christian family programming could hardly stand a chance against the edgier television going on just a few channels ahead on the TV Guide. See, during this time, “racy” shows such as Ren and Stimpy and Beavis and Butt-Head were in syndication on those gosh-darn MTV’s. Released in 1998, Bibleman Adventures: Defeating the Shadow of Doubt was a television movie starring Willie Ames (of Charles in Charge fame), created with the sole mission of delivering the message of God to the late 90’s prime-time Cheetos junk food crowd.

The film that “graced” televisions across the country featured a hero that conquered doubt from bald villains and the familial problems of local church-going children. The superhero that wields an off-brand light saber powered by Christ’s magic.

And yet, people have forgotten the arguably superior superhero movie to all of the others. The latter film mocked the very same genre, and went on to win Oscars and Academy Awards for its breakthrough performances and dazzling cinematography. One caused the demand for gritty comic-book movies to skyrocket.

Defeating the shadow of doubt (1998) bibleman