

Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
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Episodes
S1 E1 - The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
November 11, 201743minJack Kirby and Stan Lee invented Marvel's most beloved characters. But was it Kirby's artwork or Lee's bravado and writing that started a revolution?Free trial of AMC+ or buyS1 E2 - The Truth About Wonder Woman
November 12, 201742minAs comic books became popular and male superheroes rose to stardom, one man created a feminist superhero inspired by both his wife and his mistress.Free trial of AMC+ or buyS1 E3 - The Trials of Superman
November 19, 201743minThe 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.Free trial of AMC+ or buyS1 E4 - City of Heroes
November 26, 201742minExplores how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed how comic books are written and superheroes are portrayed.Free trial of AMC+ or buyS1 E5 - The Color of Comics
December 3, 201743minThe rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990's New York.Free trial of AMC+ or buyS1 E6 - Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
December 10, 201742minSeven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.Free trial of AMC+ or buy