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Alan JacobsenCast:
Kevin Conroy (narrator), Scott Aukerman, Cheo Hodari Coker, Jon Favreau, Clark Gregg, Patty Jenkins, Geoff Johns, Stan Lee, Anthony Mackie, George R.R. Martin (more)Plots(1)
With rare access to top creators at both DC and Marvel, Superheroes Decoded uncovers how the rise of the superhero parallels the US rise as a superpower in the 20th century, evolving through the decades into a uniquely American mythology that has captured audiences across the globe. Using modern film clips, vintage comic artwork, historical archival material, and interviews with dozens of experts and creators, such as Game of Thrones author George R R Martin and former President of Marvel Comics Stan Lee, Superheroes Decoded tells the story of the modern era through the lens of America’s greatest fictional heroes. Part one explores the making of the iconic American superhero, with the likes of Superman, Wonder Woman and beyond constantly evolving to reflect the country’s changing values. Part two examines the American rebel and how sometimes being a hero means breaking the rules. From the beginning, superheroes like Iron Man and Wolverine have challenged authority and fought for outsiders, a battle that reflects the country’s most profound real-world divisions and struggles for justice. (History Channel)
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