Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

E1 · 42m

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?

E2 · 42m

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.

E3 · 43m

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.

E4 · 42m

City of Heroes

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

E5 · 42m

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.

E6 · 42m

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.