Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
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.
Key Crew
Producer: Krista Kelloway
Top Cast
Robert Kirkman
Self - Host
Seasons
Season 1 (2017)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
2017-11-12Jack 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?
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 2: The Truth About Wonder Woman
2017-11-13As comic books became popular and male superheroes rose to stardom, one man created a feminist superhero inspired by both his wife and his mistress.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 3: The Trials of Superman
2017-11-20The 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.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 4: City of Heroes
2017-11-27Exploring how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed how comic books are written and superheroes are portrayed.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 5: The Color of Comics
2017-12-04The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 6: Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
2017-12-11Seven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.
Runtime: 42 minVideos
Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics - Official Trailer
