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Season 1 – Superpowered: The DC Story

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A look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC; allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the comic book company's origins, its evolution, and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across artistic mediums.
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John Anderson Wall Street Journal 07/20/2023
Superpowered and its navel-gazing, insulated approach to entertainment marks something troubling about current film and TV in general -- a painful contraction of the creative landscape and a shameless expansion of marketing into the public head space Go to Full Review
Brian Lowry CNN.com 07/20/2023
Directed by Leslie Iwerks and Mark Catalena, and narrated by Rosario Dawson, “Superpowered” contains some wonderful material. Go to Full Review
Daniel D'Addario Variety 07/19/2023
To care enough to sit through all three hours, though, one would have to be an uncommonly committed die-hard in the first place. That unfortunate fact makes Superpowered’s true audience clear: It’s made for Warner Bros. executives. Go to Full Review
Diondra K. Brown Common Sense Media 08/16/2023
4/5
This docuseries proves that comics aren't just for kids. Superpowered: The DC Story shares the long-lasting and highly influential legacy of DC Comics. Go to Full Review
Tara Bennett IGN Movies 07/21/2023
6/10
Superpowered: The DC Story is a solid primer for newcomers; for long-time DC loyalists and readers, this documentary is going to reveal very little that you don’t already know. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ 07/21/2023
Between Rosario Dawson’s insightful narration...fascinating archival footage and on-camera observations by current DC Comics chief creative officer Jim Lee and comic-book writers like Joelle Jones, Superpowered never feels too hagiographic or valedictory. Go to Full Review
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lou d 08/08/2023 Couldn't make it through the first episode. Listening to the modern writers reminded me that I was smart to stop buying DC comics See more Michael W @mawilps 07/30/2023 This docuseries was very good. Rosario Dawson and the entire crew did a spectacular job on making the history of DC Comics. It was very interesting and incredible what DC Comics did to become a cultural phenomenon and bring these awesome superheroes to life. If you're an HBO Max member, you should watch this series sometime. It's a definite must see. See more Marc Z @TKDLife 07/28/2023 Superpowered: The DC Story is a very fun documentary. It is not necessarily just for comic book, or more specifically, DC Comics fans. It tells an interesting story of modern society and social mores through the history and progression of the DC universe. This is both through the story of the characters and the company. It tells the story of the comic books, the artists, the creators, the films, and the fans. The show has great archival footage of the art, as well as the movies and television shows that supported the franchises. Rosario Dawson does a great job narrating this documentary. It is a fun watch. See more Lance U @AquaQuick66 07/21/2023 A phenomenal documentary about the world's greatest comic book publisher, DC Comics! Much better than the 2011 documentary that was narrated by Ryan Reynolds, and I loved that documentary too! A- See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jul 20, 2023 The Hero's Journey DC navigates the birth of the sidekick, parental concerns after WWII and a corporate takeover amid a struggle to stay current. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 20, 2023 Coming of Age During a period of declining comic book sales, a bold move resets DC's entire universe, as the company decides to also take a gamble on a new Superman movie. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 20, 2023 A Better Tomorrow DC visionaries look toward a future that is representative of all in their ever-expanding universe. Details
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Season Info

Director
Leslie Iwerks, Mark Catalena
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Jim Lee, Sarah Schechter, David Madden, Doug Prinzivalli, Leslie Iwerks, Rachael Jerahian, Jonathan Gabay, Adam Schlagman
Network
Max
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 20, 2023