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

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Season 1 Episode 3 - The Trials of Superman
    8.5/10(109 votes)

    #1 - The Trials of Superman

    S1:E3

    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

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  2. Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Season 1 Episode 1 - The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
    8.3/10(147 votes)

    #2 - The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  3. Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Season 1 Episode 2 - The Truth About Wonder Woman
    8.0/10(129 votes)

    #3 - The Truth About Wonder Woman

    S1:E2

    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

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  4. Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Season 1 Episode 6 - Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
    7.8/10(93 votes)

    #4 - Image Comics: Declaration of Independents

    S1:E6

    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

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  5. Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Season 1 Episode 5 - The Color of Comics
    7.6/10(90 votes)

    #5 - The Color of Comics

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Season 1 Episode 4 - City of Heroes
    7.5/10(91 votes)

    #6 - City of Heroes

    S1:E4

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

    Directors:Rory Karpf, Corey Frost
    Writer:Unknown

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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 109 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".