Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

2017
1 Season
7.4
Documentary

A six-part documentary series that takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.

Episodes

The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
E1Nov 12, 201742m

The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel

Jack 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?

The Truth About Wonder Woman
E2Nov 13, 201742m

The Truth About Wonder Woman

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 Trials of Superman
E3Nov 20, 201743m

The Trials of Superman

The 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.

City of Heroes
E4Nov 27, 201742m

City of Heroes

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

The Color of Comics
E5Dec 4, 201742m

The Color of Comics

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

Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
E6Dec 11, 201742m

Image Comics: Declaration of Independents

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

Top Cast

Robert Kirkman

Robert Kirkman

Self - Host