Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

42min

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

Cast

The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel

1. The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel

42min

12th Nov 2017

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

2. The Truth About Wonder Woman

42min

13th Nov 2017

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

3. The Trials of Superman

43min

20th Nov 2017

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

4. City of Heroes

42min

27th Nov 2017

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

5. The Color of Comics

42min

4th Dec 2017

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

6. Image Comics: Declaration of Independents

42min

11th Dec 2017

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

First air date

12th Nov 2017

Last air date

11th Dec 2017

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks