About
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.
Cast
Grant Morrison
as Self
Joe Quesada
as Self
Stan Lee
as Self
Mark Waid
as Self
Neal Adams
as Self
Adam West
as Self
Jim Steranko
as Self
Michael Chabon
as Self
Len Wein
as Self
Jules Feiffer
as Self
Gerry Conway
as Self
Dennis O'Neil
as Self
Lynda Carter
as Self
Marc Damon Johnson
as Self
Adriane Lenox
as Self
Liev Schreiber
as Narrator (voice)
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Truth, Justice and the American Way
Follow the fortunes of superheroes, from the Depression through Superman’s TV debut.
Great Power, Great Responsibility
See how superheroes affect and reflect relevant social mores.
A Hero Can Be Anyone
Track the enthusiasm as superheroes are embraced in all media and by all demographics.
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