Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics(2017)

7.4
1 Seasons
Documentary

Overview

A six-part documentary series that takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.

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Episodes

The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
Ep 1

The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel

Jack Kirby and Stan Lee invented Marvel's most beloved characters. But was it Kirby's artwork or Lee's bravado and writing that started a revolution?

12/11/201742 min
The Truth About Wonder Woman
Ep 2

The Truth About Wonder Woman

As comic books became popular and male superheroes rose to stardom, one man created a feminist superhero inspired by both his wife and his mistress.

13/11/201742 min
The Trials of Superman
Ep 3

The Trials of Superman

The story of how the world's first superhero came to be and how Superman's creators fought for years to receive proper credit and compensation.

20/11/201743 min
City of Heroes
Ep 4

City of Heroes

Exploring how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed how comic books are written and superheroes are portrayed.

27/11/201742 min
The Color of Comics
Ep 5

The Color of Comics

The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.

04/12/201742 min
Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
Ep 6

Image Comics: Declaration of Independents

Seven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.

11/12/201742 min

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkAMC
TypeMiniseries

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