Secret History of Comics
Documentary series takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- AMC
- Documentary
Documentary series takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
Sun, Nov 12, 2017 42 mins
The work of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee is examined.
Episode 2
The Truth About Wonder Woman
Mon, Nov 13, 2017 42 mins
This installment discusses the origins of the Wonder Woman character and takes a look at the very unconventional lives of the man and women who created this iconic pop culture figure.
Episode 3
The Trials of Superman
Mon, Nov 20, 2017 42 mins
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.
Episode 4
City of Heroes
Mon, Nov 27, 2017 42 mins
In this installment the central role of New York city in comics is discussed as well as the manner in which the comics industry responded to the events of 911.
Episode 5
The Color of Comics
Mon, Dec 4, 2017 42 mins
The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.
Episode 6
Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
Mon, Dec 11, 2017 42 mins
Seven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.
