Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

Season 1

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Documentary series takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.

6 Episodes

  • The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
    E1
    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?
  • The Truth About Wonder Woman
    E2
    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.
  • The Trials of Superman
    E3
    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.
  • City of Heroes
    E4
    City of HeroesExploring how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed how comic books are written and superheroes are portrayed.
  • The Color of Comics
    E5
    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.
  • Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
    E6
    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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Robert KirkmanSelf - Host
  • Krista KellowayProducer

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