‎Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics - Apple TV

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Robert Kirkman unveils the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.

Documentary · 2017 · 42 min

Starring Robert Kirkman

EPISODE 1

The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel

How Jack Kirby and Stan Lee invented Marvel's most beloved characters; exploring which aspect started a revolution -- Kirby's artwork or Lee's bravado and writing.

40 min · Nov 12, 2017
EPISODE 2

The Truth About Wonder Woman

Comic books become popular and male super heroes rise to stardom; one man creates a feminist superhero inspired by both his wife and his mistress.

39 min · Nov 13, 2017
EPISODE 3

The Trials of Superman

The story of how the world's first superhero came to be; how Superman's creators fought for years to receive proper credit and compensation.

40 min · Nov 20, 2017
EPISODE 4

City of Heroes

Exploring how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed comic book writing and the portrayal of superheroes.

40 min · Nov 27, 2017
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.

40 min · Dec 4, 2017
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.

39 min · Dec 11, 2017