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.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 0h 42m

Release: 2017

Rating: 7.5

Season 1 - Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
2017-11-12
"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?"
2017-11-13
"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."
2017-11-20
"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."
2017-11-27
"Exploring how the 9\/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed how comic books are written and superheroes are portrayed."
2017-12-04
"The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York."
2017-12-11
"Seven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC."