

Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their…
Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • Series • 2013 • 1 season
Starring: Grant Morrison, Joe Quesada, Stan Lee
Created by: Michael Kantor

S1 E1 - Truth, Justice and the American Way
Follow the fortunes of superheroes, from the Depression through Superman’s TV debut.
Oct 15, 2013 • 54m

S1 E2 - Great Power, Great Responsibility
See how superheroes affect and reflect relevant social mores.
Oct 15, 2013 • 54m

S1 E3 - A Hero Can Be Anyone
Track the enthusiasm as superheroes are embraced in all media and by all demographics.
Oct 15, 2013 • 54m
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these disposable diversions were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity.
Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • TV Series • 2013
