TV series
Superpowered: The DC Story
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2023-07-20
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 3 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary
- Network
- Max
- Production
- Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, Berlanti Productions, Iwerks & Co.
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Rosario Dawson as Narrator (voice)
- Greg Berlanti as Self
- Mike Cecchini as Self
- J. M. DeMatteis as Self
- James Gunn as Self
- Patty Jenkins as Self
- Phil Jimenez as Self
- Geoff Johns as Self
- Paul Levitz as Self
- John Ridley as Self
- Michael Uslan as Self
- Mike Carlin as Self
Creators and crew
- Rebecca Ratliff Cameron - Creator
- Leslie Iwerks - Executive Producer
- Doug Prinzivalli - Executive Producer
- David Madden - Executive Producer
- Greg Berlanti - Executive Producer
- Sarah Schechter - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
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