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A Landmark Triple Album Celebrating the Iconic Music of 1980s Marvel Television Animation

4th February 2026

Dulcima Records announces a major archival release honouring one of the
most recognisable musical sounds in 1980s animated television. A new limited-edition triple
album brings together newly restored recordings and previously unreleased material from three of
Marvel’s most beloved animated series of the era.

The collection showcases the work of acclaimed British composer Johnny Douglas, whose
dynamic, emotionally charged scores helped define the sound of Marvel animation for an entire
generation. His music for Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, The Incredible Hulk, Dungeons &
Dragons, and other classic productions blended orchestral storytelling with bold, character-driven
themes that continue to resonate with fans today.

Meticulously produced from original archive materials, the release focuses on audio fidelity,
historical preservation, and musical presentation. It serves both as a collector’s item for
soundtrack enthusiasts and Marvel fans, and as a cultural retrospective on a pivotal era in television
animation.

Alongside the music, the box set includes a richly illustrated brochure featuring previously unseen
documents, letters, and photographs from the Johnny Douglas archives, offering a rare insight into
the composer’s creative world and his unique ability to bridge British orchestral tradition with
American television storytelling.

The album launch is supported by an ongoing programme of interviews, talks, and archival
research, all dedicated to preserving and sharing this important body of work with both long-time
admirers and new audiences. The project’s producer is available for interviews and guest
appearances, including discussions on music restoration and growing up with Johnny Douglas as
her grandfather.

“This music didn’t just support the action — it defined how a generation remembers Marvel
animation.”
“Johnny Douglas brought full symphonic drama to Saturday-morning television.”
“These scores were written to be heard, not forgotten — this release finally gives them that space.”
“It’s a time capsule of 1980s television, superhero storytelling, and orchestral craft.”
“A faultless musical leap back in time that old and new audiences will find enchanting”

Johnny Douglas was known as one of England’s most prolific string composers. He wrote the music to 41 movies including the family favourite from 1970 – The Railway Children. He recorded over 500 albums for Decca and over 80 for RCA Camden. He worked with many artists including Dame Vera Lynn, Shirley Bassey, Barbra Streisand, Dickie Valentine, Al Martino and Howard Keel.

Release Details

Format: Triple album box set — Vinyl, CD, and Digital
Release Date: 19 February 2026
Pre-Order: https://johnnydouglas1.bandcamp.com/album/johnny-douglas-the-collection (johnnydouglas1.bandcamp.com in Bing)
Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGDsjvztsPg (youtube.com in Bing)