Episode 1
Truth, Justice and the American Way
54m9.0 / 10
Follow the fortunes of superheroes, from the Depression through Superman’s TV debut.
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TV series
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
20131 season7.5 / 10
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle premiered October 15, 2013. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Great Power, Great Responsibility
54m9.0 / 10
See how superheroes affect and reflect relevant social mores.
Where to watch Superheroes: A Never-Ending BattleEpisode 3
A Hero Can Be Anyone
54m9.0 / 10finale
Track the enthusiasm as superheroes are embraced in all media and by all demographics.
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More about Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
Cast
Grant MorrisonSelf
Joe QuesadaSelf
Stan LeeSelf
Mark WaidSelf
Neal AdamsSelf
Adam WestSelfJim SterankoSelf
Michael ChabonSelfCredits
- Created by
- Michael Kantor
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 3
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
PBSUnited States
Themes
comic bookminiseriessuperhero