Series
Slugfest
“A documentary of comic proportions.”
Documentary
A chronicle of the growth of comic books as a new American art form exploring the decades-long relationship and rivalry between Marvel and DC Comics.
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Seasons & episodes
1Nazis Are Bad24 Dec 2021 · 10m · ★ 1.0In 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.
2Halloween Hero24 Dec 2021 · 10m · ★ 1.0In 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.
3Funky Flashman24 Dec 2021 · 10m · ★ 1.0In 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.
4Reverend Billingsley24 Dec 2021 · 10m · ★ 1.0When 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.
5Superman vs. Spiderman24 Dec 2021 · 10m · ★ 1.0The 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.
6Cancelled Comic Cavalcade24 Dec 2021 · 10m · ★ 1.0DC 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.
7Kill Robin24 Dec 2021 · 10m · ★ 1.0In 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.
8A World Without Superman24 Dec 2021 · 10m · ★ 1.0When 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.
9Send in the Clones24 Dec 2021 · 10m · ★ 1.0Trying 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.
10Just Imagine24 Dec 2021 · 10m · ★ 1.0Stan 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.
Details
- First aired
- 24 Dec 2021
- Last aired
- 24 Dec 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- The Roku Channel
- Episodes
- 10
- Votes
- 8 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Kevin SmithNarrator (voice)
Lance HenriksenStan Lee
Patrick WarburtonTom Fagan
Brandon RouthJoe Simon
Sean GunnStan Lee
Martin StarrFrank Brunner
Tim Blake NelsonSteve Englehart
Laura BenantiLouise Simonson
Peter FacinelliTerry Stewart
Jon BarinholtzJack Kirby
James WolkJerry Ordway
Clark GreggTerry Stewart
Ray WiseJack Kirby
Bobby MoynihanHoward Mackie
