Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
A six-part documentary series that takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.
Cast: Robert Kirkman
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Season 1
6 episodes
1. The Mighty Misfits Who Made MarvelJack 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?TV-14CC42minNov 12, 2017
2. The Truth About Wonder WomanAs comic books became popular and male superheroes rose to stardom, one man created a feminist superhero inspired by both his wife and his mistress.TV-14CC42minNov 13, 2017
3. The Trials of SupermanThe 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.TV-14CC43minNov 20, 2017
4. City of HeroesExploring how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed how comic books are written and superheroes are portrayed.TV-14CC42minNov 27, 2017
5. The Color of ComicsThe rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.TV-14CC42minDec 4, 2017
6. Image Comics: Declaration of IndependentsSeven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.TV-14CC42minDec 11, 2017
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A six-part documentary series that takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- David Alpert, Bryan Furst, Sean Furst, Rory Karpf
- Cast
- Robert Kirkman
- Studio
- History
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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