Amc history of comic books documentary

S1, e3 the trials of superman the story of how the worlds first superhero came to be and how supermans creators fought for years to receive proper credit and compensation. Blogs amc announces yearround documentary series amc. Amc has greenlit a documentary series exploring the history of comics under the working title of heroes and villains. The walking dead creator robert kirkman explores the origins, people and events that have shaped the comic book world in this documentary series. Amc to premiere docuseries on history of comic books. Walking dead creator to launch comic book docuseries. The walking dead comic book creator robert kirkman stars in this documentary series that takes a deeper look into the stories. The history of comic books,working title to be executive produced by robertkirkmanand david alpert the walking dead throughskyboundentertainment.

Dont miss the twonight premiere, beginning sunday, november 12 at 1110c. The official site of amc s original series robert kirkmans secret history of comics. A history of superheroes in comic books, from the first appearance of superman in the 1930s to todays morallyconflicted, violent antiheroes. Documentary series takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books. Amc just ordered a documentary series on the history of. Amc has long been known for its hit tv show the walking dead, based on the popular series of comics, and with preacher, based on the dc vertigo gaining critical acclaim, amc seems poised to stake. Latest full episodes of robert kirkmans secret history of comics. Amc and walking dead creators working on comic book docu. New york, ny may 17, 2016 amc announced today that it has greenlit the documentary series, heroes and villains. A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.

Learn how kevin eastman and peter lairds teenage mutant ninja turtles. S1, e2 the truth about wonder woman 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. The first episode begins with a deep dive into comic books with series. Heroes on a half shell comic sparked a rise in independent comic book production. Amc orders history of comic books documentary miniseries. Amc just ordered a documentary series on the history of comic books. Amc just ordered a documentary series on the history of comic. The series is being produced by robert kirkmans skydance entertainment, marking yet another collaboration with the walking dead creators company.

Amc visionaries is part of the networks slate of nonfiction programming that includes talking dead, the no. The walking dead comic book creator robert kirkman stars in this documentary series that takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have. Amc already has a couple of shows based on comic books among their roster, and now theyve taken on a documentary about the origin and evolution of the medium. Turtle power kick starts indie comics robert kirkmans. Stan lee the icon behind marvel comics discusses how he came up with the idea for the xmen. The air dates for kirkmans documentary about the history of comic books has been announced, as well as the creators who will be interviewed. To help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. Get the latest news, video extras, photos and more. The network has greenlit a sixpart documentary series with the working title heroes and villains. Image comics has a fascinating history steeped in huge step forwards for comic creators, the near breakdown of the industry and bad art. This is a series that amc can expand on and make more episodes because the universe of comic characters and. For more on all the latest news, sign up for the amc newsletter. The walking dead comic book creator robert kirkman stars in this documentary series that takes a deemore.

Geeking out is a 30minute talk show hosted by kevin smith and greg grunberg. Amc has announced a new documentary titled heroes and villains, focusing on the history of comic books, with executive producer robert. Robert kirkmans amc comic book history show debuts in. The walking dead creator robert kirkman explores the origins, people and events that have shaped the comic book world in this documentary. A new series is on the way to amc, the network recently announced that it has greenlit the documentary series, heroes and villains.