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The Best Episodes of Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

Every episode of Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics!

A six-part documentary series that takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.
Genre:Documentary
Network:AMC

Best Episodes Summary

"The Trials of Superman" is the best rated episode of "Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics". It scored 8.5/10 based on 106 votes. Directed by Rory Karpf and written by Rory Karpf, it aired on 11/20/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel".

  • The Trials of Superman
    8.5/10106 votes
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    #1 - The Trials of Superman

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2017

    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.

    Director: Rory Karpf

    Writer: Rory Karpf

  • The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
    8.3/10143 votes
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    #2 - The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/2017

    Jack Kirby and Stan Lee invented Marvel's most beloved characters. But was it Kirby's artwork or Lee's bravado and writing that started a revolution?

    Director: Rory Karpf

    Writer: N/A

  • The Truth About Wonder Woman
    8.0/10125 votes
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    #3 - The Truth About Wonder Woman

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2017

    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.

    Director: Jesse James Miller

    Writer: Jesse James Miller

  • Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
    7.8/1087 votes
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    #4 - Image Comics: Declaration of Independents

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/11/2017

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

    Director: Daniel Junge

    Writer: Daniel Junge

  • The Color of Comics
    7.6/1085 votes
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    #5 - The Color of Comics

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/4/2017

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

    Director: Daniel Junge

    Writer: Daniel Junge

  • City of Heroes
    7.5/1088 votes
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    #6 - City of Heroes

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2017

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

    Director: Rory Karpf, Corey Frost

    Writer: N/A