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The Best Episodes of Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Season 1

Every episode of Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Season 1!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel" is the best rated episode of "Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 143 votes. Directed by Rory Karpf and written by N/A, it aired on 11/12/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Truth About Wonder Woman".

  • The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel
    8.3/10143 votes

    #1 - 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

    #2 - 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

  • The Trials of Superman
    8.5/10106 votes

    #3 - 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

  • City of Heroes
    7.5/1088 votes

    #4 - 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

  • The Color of Comics
    7.6/1085 votes

    #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

  • Image Comics: Declaration of Independents
    7.8/1087 votes

    #6 - 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