How did the technological limitations of their time impact the storytelling and visual spectacle of old comic book movies?

Technological limitations significantly constrained old comic book movies, especially in depicting superhuman feats and powers. Filmmakers relied heavily on practical effects, matte paintings, wire work, and early CGI (which often aged poorly). This sometimes led to more grounded narratives, creative workarounds, or a campy aesthetic to mask limitations. Flight sequences, super-strength, and large-scale destruction were often depicted less realistically or on a smaller scale compared to modern films, influencing directorial choices and the overall scope of action sequences.