- Network: PBS
- Series Premiere Date: Oct 15, 2013
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The tone ranges from fun to scholarly as colorful drawings enliven the film.
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It’s a good primer, because PBS does structured history well. It just feels more academic than slam-bang.
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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.