Robert Kirkman's 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 HD 42min TV-14 United States English

Robert Kirkman

Documentary History

comic book industry dc comics marvel comics

Jack Kirby and Stan Lee invented Marvels most beloved characters. But was it Kirbys artwork or Lees bravado and writing that started a revolution?

As comic books became popular and male superheroes rose to stardom, one man created a feminist superhero inspired by both his wife and his mistress.

The story of how the worlds first superhero came to be and how Supermans creators fought for years to receive proper credit and compensation.

Exploring how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed how comic books are written and superheroes are portrayed.

The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.

Seven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.

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