A chronicle of the growth of comic books as a new American art form exploring the decades-long relationship and rivalry between Marvel and DC Comics.
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Air Date: 2021-12-24
In 1940, the U.S. had yet to enter WW II when controversial comic artists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created a new Marv...
Air Date: 2021-12-24
In a time when the DC-Marvel rivalry made crossovers all but impossible, three friends go rogue. Inspired by a Hallow...
Air Date: 2021-12-24
In 1970, after DC successfully poaches longtime Marvel comic artist, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee learns his old pal has been...
Air Date: 2021-12-24
When two Marvel creators publish a Dr. Strange story with religious overtones, Stan Lee fears it'll upset readers and...
Air Date: 2021-12-24
The first official Marvel-DC crossover was far from a simple collaboration for the famous rivals. Before the Man of S...
Air Date: 2021-12-24
DC implements a bold initiative in the mid 70s to combat plummeting sales by launching the “DC Explosion” to bring mo...
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In the late 80s Batman’s new sidekick, Jason Todd, was less than a hit with fans. DC decided to let its audience choo...
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When frustrated comic book writers at DC are forced to shelve a storyline a year in-the-making, they do the unthinkab...
Air Date: 2021-12-24
Trying to compete with Marvel, DC attempts to create a worldwide sensation. It should have been a blockbuster series ...
Air Date: 2021-12-24
Stan Lee, the pioneer of Marvel, shocks the comic book industry when he announces he’s going to work for DC. Teaming ...