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.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Documentary
- TV-PG
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
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
American Legends
Sun, Apr 30, 2017 82 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.
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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