Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle

A brisk, affectionate tour through comic-book history that feels like a lively illustrated lecture, informative and nostalgic without being dry.

Created by

Michael Kantor

Genres

Documentary, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Grant Morrison, Joe Quesada, Stan Lee

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.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and satirical. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Art, media, identity, class

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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