Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle

2013 • PBS
4.9
35 reviews
TV-PG
Rating
Eligible
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Season 1 episodes (3)

1 Truth, Justice, and the American Way
10/16/13
Season-only
From PBS - Follow the fortunes of superheroes, from the Depression through Superman's television debut.
2 Great Power, Great Responsibility
10/16/13
Season-only
From PBS - See how superheroes affect and reflect relevant social mores.
3 A Hero Can Be Anyone
10/16/13
Season-only
From PBS - Track the enthusiasm for superheroes as they're embraced in all media and by all demographics.

About this show

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. Narrated by Liev Schreiber.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
35 reviews
shawn dezee
January 4, 2020
fantastic doc. covers everything from the bronze age to 2010-ish. a MUST for anyone interested in comic books. excellent anecdotes from TOP TIER writers, artists, and editors. couldnt recommend more highly.
Shell MME
September 3, 2014
My son loves superheroes, comics and history, this is a fav. Informative without being boring.
Jay Stierwalt
September 17, 2016
This documentary was really great! Loved every minute of it.