Series synopsis
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle is an American documentary sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on PBS on October 15, 2013. It ended on October 15, 2013. It was created by Michael Kantor. It stars Grant Morrison, Joe Quesada, Stan Lee and Mark Waid.
Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these disposable diversions were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry t ...
Premise
Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these disposable diversions were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Grant Morrison as Self
- Joe Quesada as Self
- Stan Lee as Self
- Mark Waid as Self
- Neal Adams as Self
- Adam West as Self
- Jim Steranko as Self
- Michael Chabon as Self
Supporting cast
- Len Wein as Self
- Jules Feiffer as Self
- Gerry Conway as Self
- Dennis O'Neil as Self
- Lynda Carter as Self
- Marc Damon Johnson as Self
- Adriane Lenox as Self
- Liev Schreiber as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | October 15, 2013 | October 15, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Truth, Justice and the American Way Follow the fortunes of superheroes, from the Depression through Superman’s TV debut. |
October 15, 2013 |
| 2 |
Great Power, Great Responsibility See how superheroes affect and reflect relevant social mores. |
October 15, 2013 |
| 3 |
A Hero Can Be Anyone Track the enthusiasm as superheroes are embraced in all media and by all demographics. |
October 15, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 15, 2013 |
| Last aired | October 15, 2013 |
| Runtime | 54 minutes |
| Status | ended |