Slugfest (2021–2021)

TV ShowEndedThe Roku ChannelDocumentary1 season, 10 episodes
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Plot

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.

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  1. 01Slugfest S01E01Nazis Are BadS01E01 · 1.0In 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.
  2. 02Slugfest S01E02Halloween HeroS01E02 · 1.0In 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.
  3. 03Slugfest S01E03Funky FlashmanS01E03 · 1.0In 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.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2021Aired 1.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Slugfest S01E01Season's bestNazis Are BadDecember 24, 2021 1.0In 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 Hitl
  2. S01E02Slugfest S01E02Halloween HeroDecember 24, 2021 1.0In a time when the DC-Marvel rivalry made crossovers all but impossible, three friends go rogue. Inspired by a Halloween parade, Marvel and
  3. S01E03Slugfest S01E03Funky FlashmanDecember 24, 2021 1.0In 1970, after DC successfully poaches longtime Marvel comic artist, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee learns his old pal has been harboring resentment w
  4. S01E04Slugfest S01E04Reverend BillingsleyDecember 24, 2021 1.0When two Marvel creators publish a Dr. Strange story with religious overtones, Stan Lee fears it'll upset readers and pushes them to write a
  5. S01E05Slugfest S01E05Superman vs. SpidermanDecember 24, 2021 1.0The first official Marvel-DC crossover was far from a simple collaboration for the famous rivals. Before the Man of Steel and Spidey could s
  6. S01E06Slugfest S01E06Cancelled Comic CavalcadeDecember 24, 2021 1.0DC implements a bold initiative in the mid 70s to combat plummeting sales by launching the “DC Explosion” to bring more titles to newsstands
  7. S01E07Slugfest S01E07Kill RobinDecember 24, 2021 1.0In 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 read
  8. S01E08Slugfest S01E08A World Without SupermanDecember 24, 2021 1.0When frustrated comic book writers at DC are forced to shelve a storyline a year in-the-making, they do the unthinkable, and kill Superman.
  9. S01E09Slugfest S01E09Send in the ClonesDecember 24, 2021 1.0Trying to compete with Marvel, DC attempts to create a worldwide sensation. It should have been a blockbuster series over a few issues, but
  10. S01E10Slugfest S01E10Just ImagineDecember 24, 2021 1.0Stan 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-h

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Kevin SmithKevin SmithNarrator (voice)Lance HenriksenLance HenriksenStan LeePatrick WarburtonPatrick WarburtonTom FaganBrandon RouthBrandon RouthJoe SimonSean GunnSean GunnStan LeeMartin StarrMartin StarrFrank BrunnerTim Blake NelsonTim Blake NelsonSteve EnglehartLaura BenantiLaura BenantiLouise Simonson

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