Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle

Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle

Examines the evolution of superhero characters and the comic book industry, chronicling how disposable diversions that cost just a dime became the foundation for a multi-billion dollar industry whose products are an influential part of our national identity.
IMDb 8.1/1020131 season
Season 1
3 episodes
  • 1. Truth, Justice, and the American Way

    1. Truth, Justice, and the American Way

    From PBS - Follow the fortunes of superheroes, from the Depression through Superman's television debut.
    From PBS - Follow the fortunes of superheroes, from the Depression through Superman's television debut.
    TV-PG
    56min
    Oct 14, 2013
  • 2. Great Power, Great Responsibility

    2. Great Power, Great Responsibility

    From PBS - See how superheroes affect and reflect relevant social mores.
    From PBS - See how superheroes affect and reflect relevant social mores.
    TV-PG
    56min
    Oct 14, 2013
  • 3. A Hero Can Be Anyone

    3. A Hero Can Be Anyone

    From PBS - Track the enthusiasm for superheroes as they're embraced in all media and by all demographics.
    From PBS - Track the enthusiasm for superheroes as they're embraced in all media and by all demographics.
    TV-PG
    56min
    Oct 14, 2013
  • Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
    IMDb 8.1/1020131 season
    Examines the evolution of superhero characters and the comic book industry, chronicling how disposable diversions that cost just a dime became the foundation for a multi-billion dollar industry whose products are an influential part of our national identity.
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