Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
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, Joe Quesada, Stan Lee
Miniseries
3 episodes
- 1. Truth, Justice and the American WayFollow the fortunes of superheroes, from the Depression through Superman’s TV debut.CC54minOct 15, 2013
- 2. Great Power, Great ResponsibilitySee how superheroes affect and reflect relevant social mores.CC54minOct 15, 2013
- 3. A Hero Can Be AnyoneTrack the enthusiasm as superheroes are embraced in all media and by all demographics.CC54minOct 15, 2013
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Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Michael Kantor
- Created by
- Michael Kantor
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