TV series

Superpowered: The DC Story

2023TV-141 season7.4 / 10

Forging a legacy one hero at a time.

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.

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Checked Sep 3, 2026

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Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

The Hero's Journey

Jul 20, 202355m4.0 / 10

The origin of the DC Universe begins with the birth of a superhero trinity of characters: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

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Directed by Leslie Iwerks, Mark A. CatalenaGuest stars Greg Berlanti, Mike Carlin, Mike Cecchini, J. M. DeMatteis, Gal Gadot, James Gunn, Jenny Blake Isabella, Patty Jenkins

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Episode 2

Coming of Age

Jul 20, 202356m1.0 / 10

Looking to transform comics into an adult art form, DC introduces its first Black superhero, Vertigo Comics, and a risky new Superman movie.

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Directed by Leslie Iwerks, Mark A. CatalenaGuest stars Greg Berlanti, Mike Carlin, Mike Cecchini, J. M. DeMatteis, James Gunn, Jenny Blake Isabella, Patty Jenkins, Phil Jimenez

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Episode 3

A Better Tomorrow

Jul 20, 202354mfinale

Diverse creators forge their own path to give voice to marginalized stories, promising a more representative future in DC’s ever-expanding universe.

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Directed by Leslie Iwerks, Mark A. CatalenaGuest stars Greg Berlanti, Mike Cecchini, J. M. DeMatteis, James Gunn, Patty Jenkins, Phil Jimenez, Geoff Johns, Paul Levitz

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Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026