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Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Michael Kantor
Network
PBS
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Episodes
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.
Top Cast
Grant Morrison
Self
Joe Quesada
Self
Stan Lee
Self
Mark Waid
Self
Neal Adams
Self
Adam West
Self
Jim Steranko
Self
Michael Chabon
Self
Len Wein
Self
Jules Feiffer
Self
Gerry Conway
Self
Dennis O'Neil
Self
