Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

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.

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.

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

The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.

Seven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.