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★ 5.8/10•2021•10m•Documentary
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A documentary of comic proportions.

A chronicle of the growth of comic books as a new American art form exploring the decades-long relationship and rivalry between Marvel and DC Comics.

Don Argott · Director

Sheena M. Joyce · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime10m
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 24, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - Nazis Are BadE110m

Nazis Are Bad

In 1940, the U.S. had yet to enter WW II when controversial comic artists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created a new Marvel hero to take on Hitler. On his first cover, Captain America punches Hitler, making a patriotic statement and enraging the Nazis.

Dec 24, 2021

Episode 2 - Halloween HeroE210m

Halloween Hero

In a time when the DC-Marvel rivalry made crossovers all but impossible, three friends go rogue. Inspired by a Halloween parade, Marvel and DC artists intertwine heroes and story lines for the first real crossover, and execs are none the wiser.

Dec 24, 2021

Episode 3 - Funky FlashmanE310m

Funky Flashman

In 1970, after DC successfully poaches longtime Marvel comic artist, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee learns his old pal has been harboring resentment when Kirby’s comic villain “The Funky Flashman” looks remarkably familiar, forever altering their relationship.

Dec 24, 2021

Episode 4 - Reverend BillingsleyE410m

Reverend Billingsley

When two Marvel creators publish a Dr. Strange story with religious overtones, Stan Lee fears it'll upset readers and pushes them to write a retraction. Instead, they hatch a scheme to keep the storyline and avoid any future creative scrutiny.

Dec 24, 2021

Episode 5 - Superman vs. SpidermanE510m

Superman vs. Spiderman

The first official Marvel-DC crossover was far from a simple collaboration for the famous rivals. Before the Man of Steel and Spidey could share that bone-crushing handshake, Stan Lee and Carmine Infantino had to battle it out behind-the-scenes.

Dec 24, 2021

Episode 6 - Cancelled Comic CavalcadeE610m

Cancelled Comic Cavalcade

DC implements a bold initiative in the mid 70s to combat plummeting sales by launching the “DC Explosion” to bring more titles to newsstands. But a miserably cold winter Affects sales and DC is forced to cancel 40% of their line.

Dec 24, 2021

Episode 7 - Kill RobinE710m

Kill Robin

In the late 80s Batman’s new sidekick, Jason Todd, was less than a hit with fans. DC decided to let its audience choose his fate. Comic readers could call in and vote for the life or death of young Robin -- and their choice shook the comic world.

Dec 24, 2021

Episode 8 - A World Without SupermanE810m

A World Without Superman

When frustrated comic book writers at DC are forced to shelve a storyline a year in-the-making, they do the unthinkable, and kill Superman. What started as an off-handed remark turned into a worldwide phenomenon and jump-started a lagging DC Comics.

Dec 24, 2021

Episode 9 - Send in the ClonesE910m

Send in the Clones

Trying to compete with Marvel, DC attempts to create a worldwide sensation. It should have been a blockbuster series over a few issues, but instead turned into a legendary three-year boondoggle known as "The Clone Saga" that fans lament to this day.

Dec 24, 2021

Episode 10 - Just ImagineE1010m

Just Imagine

Stan Lee, the pioneer of Marvel, shocks the comic book industry when he announces he’s going to work for DC. Teaming up with various DC in-house creators, Stan re-imagines some of the company's most well-known, iconic characters.

Dec 24, 2021

Actors

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Narrator (voice)

Lance Henriksen

Lance Henriksen

Stan Lee

Patrick Warburton

Patrick Warburton

Tom Fagan

Brandon Routh

Brandon Routh

Joe Simon

Sean Gunn

Sean Gunn

Stan Lee

Martin Starr

Martin Starr

Frank Brunner

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

Steve Englehart

Laura Benanti

Laura Benanti

Louise Simonson

Peter Facinelli

Peter Facinelli

Terry Stewart

Jon Barinholtz

Jon Barinholtz

Jack Kirby

James Wolk

James Wolk

Jerry Ordway

Clark Gregg

Clark Gregg

Terry Stewart

Ray Wise

Ray Wise

Jack Kirby

Bobby Moynihan

Bobby Moynihan

Howard Mackie

Richard Ellis

Richard Ellis

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Self

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