About
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.
Cast
Kevin Smith
as Narrator (voice)
Lance Henriksen
as Stan Lee
Patrick Warburton
as Tom Fagan
Brandon Routh
as Joe Simon
Sean Gunn
as Stan Lee
Martin Starr
as Frank Brunner
Tim Blake Nelson
as Steve Englehart
Laura Benanti
as Louise Simonson
Peter Facinelli
as Terry Stewart
Jon Barinholtz
as Jack Kirby
James Wolk
as Jerry Ordway
Clark Gregg
as Terry Stewart
Ray Wise
as Jack Kirby
Bobby Moynihan
as Howard Mackie
Richard Ellis
as Stan Lee
Stan Lee
as Self
Lou Ferrigno
as
Dana Ashbrook
as
Michael Uslan
as Self
Jim Starlin
as Self
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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