Superpowered: The DC Story

Superpowered: The DC Story

Documentary 2023

Available on HBO Max

A look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC; allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the comic book company's origins, its evolution, and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across artistic mediums.

Documentary 2023

12

Starring Rosario Dawson

EPISODE 1

The Hero's Journey

DC navigates the birth of the sidekick, parental concerns after WWII and a corporate takeover amid a struggle to stay current.

44 min · 1 Jan 2022 12
EPISODE 2

Coming of Age

During a period of declining comic book sales, a bold move resets DC's entire universe, as the company decides to also take a gamble on a new Superman movie.

44 min · 1 Jan 2022 12
EPISODE 3

A Better Tomorrow

DC visionaries look toward a future that is representative of all in their ever-expanding universe.

44 min · 1 Jan 2022 12

Rosario Dawson

Narrator
Leslie Iwerks

Director
Mark Catalena

Director
Greg Berlanti

Producer
Jim Lee

Producer

About

Superpowered: The DC Story

DOCUMENTARY

A look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC; allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the comic book company's origins, its evolution, and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across artistic mediums.

Information

Studio: Crave
Released: 2023
Rated: 12

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: * (AD, AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

Accessibility

: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.