Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

2017 - 2017

The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel

12th November 2017

Episode 1

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?

The Truth About Wonder Woman

13th November 2017

Episode 2

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

20th November 2017

Episode 3

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

27th November 2017

Episode 4

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

The Color of Comics

4th December 2017

Episode 5

The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.

Image Comics: Declaration of Independents

11th December 2017

Episode 6

Seven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.

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Robert Kirkman

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A six-part documentary series that takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.

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Robert Kirkman

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David Alpert

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Bryan Furst

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Sean Furst

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Daniel Junge

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Rory Karpf

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Rory Karpf

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Krista Kelloway

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Robert Kirkman

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Andrew Lopez

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Jim Rapsas

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Rachel Skidmore

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Catherine Winder

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Marco Valerio Antonini

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Lior Rosner

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