An exploration of the stories, people, and events that have transformed the world of comic books, with a dive into the accessible and subversive modern art form.
EPISODE 1
The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
Reviewing how Jack Kirby's artwork and Stan Lee's writing lead to the creation of Marvel's most beloved characters.
EPISODE 2
The Truth About Wonder Woman
As comic books become popular and male superheroes rise to stardom, one man creates a feminist superhero inspired by both his wife and his mistress.
EPISODE 3
The Trails Of Superman
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.
EPISODE 4
City Of Heroes
An exploration of how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed comic book writing and the portrayal of superheroes.
EPISODE 5
The Color Of Comics
The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.
EPISODE 6
Image Comics Declaration Of Independents
Seven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.
Robert Kirkman
David Alpert
Bryan Furst
Sean Furst
Daniel Junge
Rory Karpf
