Superpowered: The DC Story
An unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company's origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium. Featuring a wealth of interviews with the industry's most prolific creators and the actors who bring their iconic characters from the page to the screen.
- Metascore51
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- HBO Max
- Documentary
- TV-14
An unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company's origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium. Featuring a wealth of interviews with the industry's most prolific creators and the actors who bring their iconic characters from the page to the screen.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
The Hero's Journey
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
For more than 85 years, DC has housed an expansive universe of legendary figures and unmatched storytelling, but the company's roots can be traced back to the three super heroes that made up the Super Hero Trinity: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. DC navigates the birth of the sidekick, post-World War II parental worries, and a corporate takeover while fighting to be relevant. From survival to resurrection.
Episode 2
Coming of Age
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
DC makes a daring decision to also take a chance on a new Superman movie during a time of dwindling comic book sales, which completely resets DC's whole universe. With the aim of developing comic books into an enduring adult art form, DC debuts their first Black Super Hero and pushes the frontiers of storytelling under their new imprint, Vertigo Comics, as competitors start to address urgent social themes.
Episode 3
A Better Tomorrow
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
In order to give voice to underrepresented characters and tales that were inspired by their own experiences, a group of varied creators who were fed up with being left out of the conversation founded Milestone Media. After more than 80 years of existence, DC's creators are looking forward a future that is inclusive of everyone in their ever expanding universe.