
Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics
TV-142017•42m•7.4/10
Documentary
Ratings
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7.4/10(18)
A six-part documentary series that takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.
Production
History
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 12, 2017
Last Aired
December 11, 2017
Networks
AMC
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
Air date: 2017-11-12
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?

E2
The Truth About Wonder Woman
Air date: 2017-11-13
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.

E3
The Trials of Superman
Air date: 2017-11-20
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.

E4
City of Heroes
Air date: 2017-11-27
Exploring how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed how comic books are written and superheroes are portrayed.

E5
The Color of Comics
Air date: 2017-12-04
The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.

E6
Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
Air date: 2017-12-11
Seven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.





















