Name: Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
Released: 2017-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Robert Kirkman

TV Show · Documentary · History

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.

2017 · 42m

Starring Robert Kirkman

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.

40m
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.

39m
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.

40m
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.

40m
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.

40m
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.

39m