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Season 1

10 episodes · 24th December 2021

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Episodes

01 Nazis Are Bad still Nazis Are Bad Episode 124th December 2021 In 1940, the U.S. had yet to enter WW II when controversial comic artists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created a new Marvel hero to take on Hitler. On his first cover, Captain America punches Hitler, making a patriotic statement and enraging the Nazis. 02 Halloween Hero still Halloween Hero Episode 224th December 2021 In a time when the DC-Marvel rivalry made crossovers all but impossible, three friends go rogue. Inspired by a Halloween parade, Marvel and DC artists intertwine heroes and story lines for the first real crossover, and execs are none the wiser. 03 Funky Flashman still Funky Flashman Episode 324th December 2021 In 1970, after DC successfully poaches longtime Marvel comic artist, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee learns his old pal has been harboring resentment when Kirby’s comic villain “The Funky Flashman” looks remarkably familiar, forever altering their relationship. 04 Reverend Billingsley still Reverend Billingsley Episode 424th December 2021 When two Marvel creators publish a Dr. Strange story with religious overtones, Stan Lee fears it'll upset readers and pushes them to write a retraction. Instead, they hatch a scheme to keep the storyline and avoid any future creative scrutiny. 05 Superman vs. Spiderman still Superman vs. Spiderman Episode 524th December 2021 The first official Marvel-DC crossover was far from a simple collaboration for the famous rivals. Before the Man of Steel and Spidey could share that bone-crushing handshake, Stan Lee and Carmine Infantino had to battle it out behind-the-scenes. 06 Cancelled Comic Cavalcade still Cancelled Comic Cavalcade Episode 624th December 2021 DC implements a bold initiative in the mid 70s to combat plummeting sales by launching the “DC Explosion” to bring more titles to newsstands. But a miserably cold winter Affects sales and DC is forced to cancel 40% of their line. 07 Kill Robin still Kill Robin Episode 724th December 2021 In the late 80s Batman’s new sidekick, Jason Todd, was less than a hit with fans. DC decided to let its audience choose his fate. Comic readers could call in and vote for the life or death of young Robin -- and their choice shook the comic world. 08 A World Without Superman still A World Without Superman Episode 824th December 2021 When frustrated comic book writers at DC are forced to shelve a storyline a year in-the-making, they do the unthinkable, and kill Superman. What started as an off-handed remark turned into a worldwide phenomenon and jump-started a lagging DC Comics. 09 Send in the Clones still Send in the Clones Episode 924th December 2021 Trying to compete with Marvel, DC attempts to create a worldwide sensation. It should have been a blockbuster series over a few issues, but instead turned into a legendary three-year boondoggle known as "The Clone Saga" that fans lament to this day. 10 Just Imagine still Just Imagine Episode 1024th December 2021 Stan Lee, the pioneer of Marvel, shocks the comic book industry when he announces he’s going to work for DC. Teaming up with various DC in-house creators, Stan re-imagines some of the company's most well-known, iconic characters.
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Cast & Crew

01 Kevin Smith profile Kevin Smithas Narrator (voice) 02 Lance Henriksen profile Lance Henriksenas Stan Lee 03 Patrick Warburton profile Patrick Warburtonas Tom Fagan 04 Brandon Routh profile Brandon Routhas Joe Simon 05 Sean Gunn profile Sean Gunnas Stan Lee 06 Martin Starr profile Martin Starras Frank Brunner 07 Tim Blake Nelson profile Tim Blake Nelsonas Steve Englehart 08 Laura Benanti profile Laura Benantias Louise Simonson 09 Peter Facinelli profile Peter Facinellias Terry Stewart 10 Jon Barinholtz profile Jon Barinholtzas Jack Kirby 11 James Wolk profile James Wolkas Jerry Ordway 12 Clark Gregg profile Clark Greggas Terry Stewart 13 Don Argott profile Don ArgottDirector 14 Sheena M. Joyce profile Sheena M. JoyceDirector
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