Series synopsis
Superpowered: The DC Story is an American documentary television series that premiered on Max on July 20, 2023. It ended on July 20, 2023. It was created by Rebecca Ratliff Cameron. It stars Rosario Dawson.
This docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium.
Premise
This docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium.
Premise: Forging a legacy one hero at a time.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rosario Dawson as Narrator (voice)
Guest cast
- Greg Berlanti as Self
- Mike Carlin as Self
- Mike Cecchini as Self
- J. M. DeMatteis as Self
- Gal Gadot as Self
- James Gunn as Self
- Jenny Blake Isabella as Self
- Patty Jenkins as Self
- Phil Jimenez as Self
- Geoff Johns as Self
- Andy Kubert as Self
- Paul Levitz as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | July 20, 2023 | July 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hero's Journey The origin of the DC Universe begins with the birth of a superhero trinity of characters: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. |
July 20, 2023 |
| 2 |
Coming of Age Looking to transform comics into an adult art form, DC introduces its first Black superhero, Vertigo Comics, and a risky new Superman movie. |
July 20, 2023 |
| 3 |
A Better Tomorrow Diverse creators forge their own path to give voice to marginalized stories, promising a more representative future in DC’s ever-expanding universe. |
July 20, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 20, 2023 |
| Last aired | July 20, 2023 |
| Runtime | 53 minutes |
| Status | ended |