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Superheroes Decoded

The story of the American superhero charts the characters' rise from a fringe art form in the 1930s to the blockbuster films of today and details how they evolved to become a uniquely American modern mythology. Included are film clips, vintage comic artwork and interviews with creators, experts and fans.

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Cast & Crew See All

Kevin Conroy
Narrator
Steve Englehart
Self
John K. Bucher Jr.
Self - Author, Mythologist

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

American Legends

Sun, Apr 30, 201782 mins

Superman, Batman, Captain America, and Spider-Man endure war and tumult, evolving to reflect changing values in the United States; from World War II to 911, these mythic heroes embody American citizens' deepest fears and greatest aspirations.

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Awards

  • 2018 - Golden Reel Award - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Sound Effects, Foley, Music, Dialogue and ADR for Single Presentation Broadcast Media - nominated

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