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Slugfest

A documentary of comic proportions.

2021•10m•6.4/10
Documentary

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6.4/10(7)

A chronicle of the growth of comic books as a new American art form exploring the decades-long relationship and rivalry between Marvel and DC Comics.

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Production

AGBO

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 24, 2021

Last Aired

December 24, 2021

Networks

The Roku Channel

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Nazis Are Bad
E1
Nazis Are Bad
Air date: 2021-12-24
In 1940, the U.S. had yet to enter WW II when controversial comic artists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created a new Marvel hero to take on Hitler. On his first cover, Captain America punches Hitler, making a patriotic statement and enraging the Nazis.
Halloween Hero
E2
Halloween Hero
Air date: 2021-12-24
In a time when the DC-Marvel rivalry made crossovers all but impossible, three friends go rogue. Inspired by a Halloween parade, Marvel and DC artists intertwine heroes and story lines for the first real crossover, and execs are none the wiser.
Funky Flashman
E3
Funky Flashman
Air date: 2021-12-24
In 1970, after DC successfully poaches longtime Marvel comic artist, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee learns his old pal has been harboring resentment when Kirby’s comic villain “The Funky Flashman” looks remarkably familiar, forever altering their relationship.
Reverend Billingsley
E4
Reverend Billingsley
Air date: 2021-12-24
When two Marvel creators publish a Dr. Strange story with religious overtones, Stan Lee fears it'll upset readers and pushes them to write a retraction. Instead, they hatch a scheme to keep the storyline and avoid any future creative scrutiny.
Superman vs. Spiderman
E5
Superman vs. Spiderman
Air date: 2021-12-24
The first official Marvel-DC crossover was far from a simple collaboration for the famous rivals. Before the Man of Steel and Spidey could share that bone-crushing handshake, Stan Lee and Carmine Infantino had to battle it out behind-the-scenes.
Cancelled Comic Cavalcade
E6
Cancelled Comic Cavalcade
Air date: 2021-12-24
DC implements a bold initiative in the mid 70s to combat plummeting sales by launching the “DC Explosion” to bring more titles to newsstands. But a miserably cold winter Affects sales and DC is forced to cancel 40% of their line.
Kill Robin
E7
Kill Robin
Air date: 2021-12-24
In the late 80s Batman’s new sidekick, Jason Todd, was less than a hit with fans. DC decided to let its audience choose his fate. Comic readers could call in and vote for the life or death of young Robin -- and their choice shook the comic world.
A World Without Superman
E8
A World Without Superman
Air date: 2021-12-24
When frustrated comic book writers at DC are forced to shelve a storyline a year in-the-making, they do the unthinkable, and kill Superman. What started as an off-handed remark turned into a worldwide phenomenon and jump-started a lagging DC Comics.
Send in the Clones
E9
Send in the Clones
Air date: 2021-12-24
Trying to compete with Marvel, DC attempts to create a worldwide sensation. It should have been a blockbuster series over a few issues, but instead turned into a legendary three-year boondoggle known as "The Clone Saga" that fans lament to this day.
Just Imagine
E10
Just Imagine
Air date: 2021-12-24
Stan Lee, the pioneer of Marvel, shocks the comic book industry when he announces he’s going to work for DC. Teaming up with various DC in-house creators, Stan re-imagines some of the company's most well-known, iconic characters.

Cast

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Narrator (voice)

Lance Henriksen

Lance Henriksen

Stan Lee

Patrick Warburton

Patrick Warburton

Tom Fagan

Brandon Routh

Brandon Routh

Joe Simon

Sean Gunn

Sean Gunn

Stan Lee

Martin Starr

Martin Starr

Frank Brunner

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

Steve Englehart

Laura Benanti

Laura Benanti

Louise Simonson

Peter Facinelli

Peter Facinelli

Terry Stewart

Jon Barinholtz

Jon Barinholtz

Jack Kirby

James Wolk

James Wolk

Jerry Ordway

Clark Gregg

Clark Gregg

Terry Stewart

Ray Wise

Ray Wise

Jack Kirby

Bobby Moynihan

Bobby Moynihan

Howard Mackie

Richard Ellis

Richard Ellis

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Self

Lou Ferrigno

Lou Ferrigno

Dana Ashbrook

Dana Ashbrook

Michael Uslan

Michael Uslan

Self

Jim Starlin

Jim Starlin

Self

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