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The Best Episodes of Marvel's 616

Every episode of Marvel's 616 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Marvel's 616!

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Explore Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, showcases the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the

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    Marvel's 616 Season 1 Episode 1 - The Japanese Spider-Man
    7.7/10(234 votes)

    #1 - The Japanese Spider-Man

    S1:E1

    When a UFO descent brings tragedy into the life of young racer Takuya Yamashiro, he fights back by trading his motorcycle for a giant battle robot to challenge the sinister forces of Professor Monster. This is the Japanese origin story of Marvel’s most popular character, Spider-Man.

    Director:David Gelb
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Marvel's 616 Season 1 Episode 2 - Higher, Further, Faster
    7.4/10(181 votes)

    #2 - Higher, Further, Faster

    S1:E2

    “Higher, Further, Faster” recognizes the trailblazing women who have helped build the Marvel Universe.

    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Marvel's 616 Season 1 Episode 7 - The Marvel Method
    7.3/10(118 votes)

    #3 - The Marvel Method

    S1:E7

    Comic book veteran Dan Slott is among the last remaining writers to collaborate using the storied “Marvel Method,” an approach where a writer develops and passes a plot summary to an artist to construct the visual action and story beats.

    Director:Bryan Okes
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Marvel's 616 Season 1 Episode 3 - Amazing Artisans
    7.1/10(136 votes)

    #4 - Amazing Artisans

    S1:E3

    You know and love Marvel characters — now see how they’re brought to life with talent and tablets. Visual storytellers draw inspiration from their environments, and few fans realize how many Marvel artists live and work around the world, far from the Marvel Bullpen in New York.

    Director:Clay Jeter
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Marvel's 616 Season 1 Episode 6 - Unboxed
    7.0/10(115 votes)

    #5 - Unboxed

    S1:E6

    Action figures once dwelled only in toy chests, but today, they are treasured and preserved by collectors of all ages. “Unboxed” muses on the symbiotic relationship between toys and comics, plus the imaginative professionals melding the two.

    Director:Sarah Ramos
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Marvel's 616 Season 1 Episode 5 - Suit Up!
    6.9/10(119 votes)

    #6 - Suit Up!

    S1:E5

    The cosplay community is overflowing with creativity and dedication to the craft of costume building. And many individuals have found inner confidence — and lifelong friends — by embodying the Marvel characters who inspire them.

    Director:Andrew Rossi
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Marvel's 616 Season 1 Episode 8 - Marvel Spotlight
    6.8/10(109 votes)

    #7 - Marvel Spotlight

    S1:E8

    The Marvel Spotlight program delivers Marvel’s stories of heroism and hope to a fresh medium: the stage! Marvel has created a series of one-act plays to challenge teenagers to explore the humans behind their favorite Marvel Super Heroes, including Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl, and examine universal challenges facing young adults today.

    Director:Alison Brie
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Marvel's 616 Season 1 Episode 4 - Lost and Found
    6.7/10(141 votes)

    #8 - Lost and Found

    S1:E4

    “Lost and Found” takes a hilariously untraditional approach to unearthing wild and obscure Marvel characters.

    Director:Paul Scheer
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Japanese Spider-Man" is the best rated episode of "Marvel's 616". It scored 7.7/10 based on 234 votes. Directed by David Gelb and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Higher, Further, Faster".