Episodes
1. The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
9.0
November 12, 2017
42 min
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?
Guest Stars:
Charles Brownstein, Eddie DeAngelini, Steve Englehart, Mark Evanier, Danny Fingeroth
2. The Truth About Wonder Woman
8.7
November 13, 2017
42 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Keri Russell, Lynda Carter, Madison Cipparone, Gal Gadot, Tim Hanley
3. The Trials of Superman
9.0
November 20, 2017
43 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Blaine Anderson, Tom Belding, Peter Bundic, Beni Gottesman, Robert Leaf
4. City of Heroes
8.0
November 27, 2017
42 min
Exploring how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed how comic books are written and superheroes are portrayed.
Guest Stars:
Jeffrey Moulton, Mark D. White
5. The Color of Comics
7.0
December 4, 2017
42 min
The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.
Guest Stars:
Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, Derek Dingle, Reginald Hudlin, Arvell Jones
