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Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

  • 2017
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~42m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 7.4/10

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

Latest: Season 1 · 2017

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  1. E1. The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel

    Nov 12, 2017 · 42m

    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?

  2. E2. The Truth About Wonder Woman

    Nov 13, 2017 · 42m

    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.

  3. E3. The Trials of Superman

    Nov 20, 2017 · 43m

    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.

  4. E4. City of Heroes

    Nov 27, 2017 · 42m

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

  5. E5. The Color of Comics

    Dec 4, 2017 · 42m

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

  6. E6. Image Comics: Declaration of Independents

    Dec 11, 2017 · 42m

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

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