Slugfest

Slugfest

A documentary of comic proportions.

Ended First aired 24/Dec/2021 United States English 1 season(s) 10 episode(s)
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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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Season 1 · Season 1
10 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Dec/2021
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S1E10
Just Imagine
Air date: 24/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 10 min
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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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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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S1E9
Send in the Clones
Air date: 24/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 10 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E8
A World Without Superman
Air date: 24/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 10 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E7
Kill Robin
Air date: 24/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 10 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E6
Cancelled Comic Cavalcade
Air date: 24/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 10 min
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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.

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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.

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Superman vs. Spiderman
Air date: 24/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 10 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E4
Reverend Billingsley
Air date: 24/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 10 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E3
Funky Flashman
Air date: 24/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 10 min
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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.

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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.

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Halloween Hero
Air date: 24/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 10 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E1
Nazis Are Bad
Air date: 24/Dec/2021 · Runtime: 10 min
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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.

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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.

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Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Narrator (voice)
Lance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
Stan Lee
Patrick Warburton
Patrick Warburton
Tom Fagan
Brandon Routh
Brandon Routh
Joe Simon
Sean Gunn
Sean Gunn
Stan Lee
Martin Starr
Martin Starr
Frank Brunner
Tim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
Steve Englehart
Laura Benanti
Laura Benanti
Louise Simonson
Peter Facinelli
Peter Facinelli
Terry Stewart
Jon Barinholtz
Jon Barinholtz
Jack Kirby
James Wolk
James Wolk
Jerry Ordway
Clark Gregg
Clark Gregg
Terry Stewart
Ray Wise
Ray Wise
Jack Kirby
Bobby Moynihan
Bobby Moynihan
Howard Mackie
Richard Ellis
Richard Ellis
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Stan Lee
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Lou Ferrigno
Lou Ferrigno
Dana Ashbrook
Dana Ashbrook

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Jarred Alterman
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Don Argott
Don Argott
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Sheena M. Joyce
Sheena M. Joyce
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Demian Fenton
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Jenn Harper
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Anthony Russo
Anthony Russo
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Joe Russo
Joe Russo
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Peter Rieveschl
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Todd Makurath
Executive Producer

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