Basic Info

First Air: April 30, 2017

Rating: ⭐ 7.8/10 (4 votes)

Status: Ended

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 2

Last Episode

Name: American Rebels

Season: 1, Episode: 2

Air Date: 2017-05-01

Runtime: 120 min

In America, sometimes being a hero means breaking the rules. From the beginning, superheroes like The Hulk, Black Panther, Iron Man, Luke Cage, Wolverine and The X-Men have challenged authority and fought for outsiders, in battles that reflect the country's most profound real-world divisions and struggles. From their often controversial origins to recent resurgence in today's blockbuster movies, these rebels continue to redefine heroism for new generations.

Videos

Superheroes Decoded: Spiderman | History (YouTube)

Superheroes Decoded: The Thing | History (YouTube)

Superheroes Decoded: A New Age | April 30 9/8c | History (YouTube)

Superheroes Decoded

2017 1 seasons 2 episodes ⭐ 7.8/10 4 votes

Overview

How the rise of the superhero parallels the rise of the United States as a superpower; clips from movies combined with comic book artwork tells the story of the modern era; creators, artists, filmmakers, actors, and fans provide commentary.