Marvel 616
An anthology documentary series that explores the historical, cultural and societal impacts of the Marvel Comics Universe and its intersection with the world.
- Metascore84
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Disney+
- Documentary, Animation
- TV-14
An anthology documentary series that explores the historical, cultural and societal impacts of the Marvel Comics Universe and its intersection with the world.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Japanese Spider-Man
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 51 mins
In 1978, Marvel Comics and Japanese distributor TOEI signed a deal to bring Marvel characters to Japanese television. Their first collaboration was a massive hit that revolutionized an entire genre of popular Japanese entertainment.
Episode 2
Higher, Further, Faster
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 69 mins
From the perspective of what it means to be a woman in what's perceived to be a male-driven industry, "Higher, Further, Faster" will shine a light on the trailblazing women of Marvel Comics and explores how they found ways to tell stories of representation and inclusion.
Episode 3
Amazing Artisans
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 51 mins
Visual storytellers draw inspiration from their environments, and few fans realize how many Marvel artists live and work around the world, far from the Marvel Bullpen in New York.
Episode 4
Lost and Found
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 52 mins
Actor and comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) is on the hunt to discover the "forgotten" characters of Marvel Comics.
Episode 5
Suit Up!
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 46 mins
The cosplay community is overflowing with creativity and dedication to the craft of costume building. And many individuals have found inner confidence - and lifelong friends - by embodying the Marvel characters who inspire them.
Episode 6
Unboxed
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 37 mins
Action figures once dwelled only in toy chests, but today, they are treasured and preserved by collectors of all ages. "Unboxed" muses on the symbiotic relationship between toys and comics, and the imaginative professionals melding them.
Episode 7
The Marvel Method
Fri, Nov 20, 2020
Comic book veteran Dan Slott is among the last remaining writers to collaborate using the storied "Marvel Method," an approach where a writer develops and passes a plot summary to an artist to construct the visual action and story beats.
Episode 8
Spotlight
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 64 mins
Marvel has created a series of one-act plays to challenge teenagers to explore the humans behind their favorite Marvel Super Heroes, including Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl, and examine universal challenges facing young adults today.
