Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead, dives deep into the stories, people, and events that have transformed the world of comic books. Brush up on The Truth About Wonder Woman, The Trials of Superman, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby. Includes interviews with icons Patty Jenkins, Lynda Carter, Kevin Smith, and others. 6 episodes, 6 hrs, 2 DVDs or Blu-ray discs.

Episodes

The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created Marvel Comics in the 1960s, with an emphasis on real people and social issues. But when success hit, their union fell to pieces.

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.

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.

City of Heroes
9/11 changed America and the comics industry forever. Comic books looked at both the fear and frustration post-attack, the Patriot Act and our response to this tragic event.

The Color of Comics
A group of artists left Marvel to create Milestone Comics, the first African American comic company. They closed when the industry fell, but they're re-opening bigger than ever.

Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
A band of unhappy artists left DC comics to form a new company, Image, where creators like Robert Kirkman could keep creative control of their characters.

Details

Packaging: Boxed
Run Time: 6 hours
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 2
Language: English
Foreign Language Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audio Format: 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
Rating: TV-14

Cast

Robert Kirkman, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Kevin Smith