Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

Episode 2

The Truth About Wonder Woman

As comic books became popular and male superheroes rose to stardom, one man created a feminist superhero inspired by both his wife and his mistress.

Episode 3

The Trials of Superman

The story of how the world's first superhero came to be and how Superman's creators fought for years to receive proper credit and compensation.

Episode 4

City of Heroes

Exploring how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed how comic books are written and superheroes are portrayed.

Episode 5

The Color of Comics

The rise and fall of Milestone Comics, an African-American-owned comic book imprint which came to life in early 1990s New York.

Episode 6

Image Comics: Declaration of Independents

Seven renegade artists shock the comic-book industry by starting their own company, Image Comics, to rival giants Marvel and DC.