

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





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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.