Series synopsis
Slugfest is an American documentary television series that premiered on The Roku Channel on December 24, 2021. It ended on December 24, 2021. It stars Kevin Smith, Lance Henriksen, Patrick Warburton and Brandon Routh.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: A documentary of comic proportions.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kevin Smith as Narrator (voice)
- Lance Henriksen as Stan Lee
- Patrick Warburton as Tom Fagan
- Brandon Routh as Joe Simon
- Sean Gunn as Stan Lee
- Martin Starr as Frank Brunner
- Tim Blake Nelson as Steve Englehart
- Laura Benanti as Louise Simonson
Supporting cast
- Peter Facinelli as Terry Stewart
- Jon Barinholtz as Jack Kirby
- James Wolk as Jerry Ordway
- Clark Gregg as Terry Stewart
- Ray Wise as Jack Kirby
- Bobby Moynihan as Howard Mackie
- Richard Ellis as Stan Lee
- Stan Lee as Self
- Lou Ferrigno
- Dana Ashbrook
- Michael Uslan as Self
- Jim Starlin as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | December 24, 2021 | December 24, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nazis Are Bad 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. |
December 24, 2021 |
| 2 |
Halloween Hero 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. |
December 24, 2021 |
| 3 |
Funky Flashman 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. |
December 24, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The Roku Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 24, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 24, 2021 |
| Runtime | 10 minutes |
| Status | ended |