The BEST episodes of Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics

Every episode of Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics!

The series explores the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books, taking a deep dive into the most accessible and often subversive modern popular art form.

Last Updated: 11/30/2024Network: AMCStatus: Ended

8.32

57 votes

#1 - The Trials of Superman

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2017

The story of how the world's first superhero came to be; how Superman's creators fought for years to receive proper credit and compensation.

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8.21

86 votes

#2 - The Mighty Misfits Who Made Marvel

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/2017

How Jack Kirby and Stan Lee invented Marvel's most beloved characters; exploring which aspect started a revolution -- Kirby's artwork or Lee's bravado and writing.

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Image Comics: Declaration of Independents

7.98

41 votes

#3 - 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.

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7.92

59 votes

#4 - The Truth About Wonder Woman

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2017

Comic books become popular and male super heroes rise to stardom; one man creates a feminist superhero inspired by both his wife and his mistress.

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7.82

38 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.

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7.62

42 votes

#6 - City of Heroes

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2017

Exploring how the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York fundamentally changed comic book writing and the portrayal of superheroes.

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