Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
PBS | Release Date: October 15, 2013
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69
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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4
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The Hollywood ReporterAllison KeeneOct 15, 2013
Season 1 Review: After going from the humble creation of Superman to the filmic juggernauts like Avengers, those with a growing interest in the world of comics should leave satisfied with their new knowledge, while veteran fans will likely be drawn in by a strong sense of nostalgia, particularly given the ample amount of archival footage. Read full review
80
VarietyBrian LowryOct 15, 2013
Season 1 Review: Superheroes is for the most part a credible and serious look at the medium’s history, viewed through the filter of its surprisingly robust present. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesLori RacklOct 15, 2013
Season 1 Review: It’s required viewing for fanboys. But it also holds broader appeal for anyone curious about the evolution of the comic book genre, its good and bad guys, and its lasting legacy. Read full review
70
Denver PostJoanne OstrowOct 15, 2013
Season 1 Review: The tone ranges from fun to scholarly as colorful drawings enliven the film. Read full review
60
New York Daily NewsDavid HinckleyOct 15, 2013
Season 1 Review: It’s a good primer, because PBS does structured history well. It just feels more academic than slam-bang. Read full review
58
The A.V. ClubErik AdamsOct 15, 2013
Season 1 Review: While Superheroes is forced to cram seven decades of a multimedia phenomenon into three hours of airtime, at least it does so while taking its subject matter seriously. At times a little too seriously. Read full review
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