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Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

Top Cast

  • Alex Ross

    Alex Ross

    Self

  • Bill Sienkiewicz

    Bill Sienkiewicz

    Self

  • Carmine Infantino

    Carmine Infantino

    Self

  • Dave Gibbons

    Dave Gibbons

    Self

  • Harry Brod

    Harry Brod

    Self

  • Jim Lee

    Jim Lee

    Self

  • Joe Kubert

    Joe Kubert

    Self

  • Joe Quesada

    Joe Quesada

    Self

  • John Buscema

    John Buscema

    Self

Overview

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

Rating

6.9 / 10
52 Reviews
1 Popular

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