Don Argott
Director
Slugfest (2021)
Season 1
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.
Released Dec. 24, 2021
Episode 10 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.comic-book, tmdb.social-cultural-documentary, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.rivalry, tmdb.marvel-comics
Watch Providers: The Roku Channel
Production Companies: AGBO
Network: The Roku Channel
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
S1E4 - Reverend Billingsley
When two Marvel creators publish a Dr. Strange story with religious overtones, Stan Lee fears it'll upset readers and pushes them to write a retraction. Instead, they hatch a scheme to keep the storyline and avoid any future creative scrutiny.
Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
S1E5 - Superman vs. Spiderman
The first official Marvel-DC crossover was far from a simple collaboration for the famous rivals. Before the Man of Steel and Spidey could share that bone-crushing handshake, Stan Lee and Carmine Infantino had to battle it out behind-the-scenes.
Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
S1E6 - Cancelled Comic Cavalcade
DC implements a bold initiative in the mid 70s to combat plummeting sales by launching the “DC Explosion” to bring more titles to newsstands. But a miserably cold winter Affects sales and DC is forced to cancel 40% of their line.
Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
S1E7 - Kill Robin
In the late 80s Batman’s new sidekick, Jason Todd, was less than a hit with fans. DC decided to let its audience choose his fate. Comic readers could call in and vote for the life or death of young Robin -- and their choice shook the comic world.
Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
S1E8 - A World Without Superman
When frustrated comic book writers at DC are forced to shelve a storyline a year in-the-making, they do the unthinkable, and kill Superman. What started as an off-handed remark turned into a worldwide phenomenon and jump-started a lagging DC Comics.
Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
S1E9 - Send in the Clones
Trying to compete with Marvel, DC attempts to create a worldwide sensation. It should have been a blockbuster series over a few issues, but instead turned into a legendary three-year boondoggle known as "The Clone Saga" that fans lament to this day.
Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
S1E10 - Just Imagine
Stan Lee, the pioneer of Marvel, shocks the comic book industry when he announces he’s going to work for DC. Teaming up with various DC in-house creators, Stan re-imagines some of the company's most well-known, iconic characters.
Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
Network: The Roku Channel
Episode Runtime: 10 min.
Season Runtime: 100 min.
Released: Dec. 24, 2021
Last Air Date: Dec. 24, 2021, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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