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
Special InterestDocumentaryHistorical
Special InterestDocumentaryHistorical
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
    Special InterestDocumentaryHistorical
    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.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Michael Kantor
    Producers
    Michael KantorSally RosenthalJoe SkinnerIvan CohenErika FrankelJan Gura
    Cast
    Liev SchreiberStan LeeLinda CarterAdam West
    Studio
    PBS
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