HBO has all the time made superb documentaries, whether or not for broadcast TV or its streaming service, Max. So there’s each motive to be enthusiastic about Superpowered: The DC Story even earlier than I let you know that Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Mark Catalena co-directed the three-part sequence, which is able to discover the comics publisher by way of its 85+ years of historical past with a really beautiful array of comics writers, artists, and luminaries, in addition to its live-action stars, administrators, and producers from all through DC’s lengthy historical past in popular culture.
First, take a look at the trailer:
It’s a bit bombastic and portentous, however you’ll be able to’t argue with the breadth of interviewees, which incorporates Melissa Benoist, Greg Berlanti, Tim Burton, Mike Carlin, Lynda Carter, Henry Cavill, Kaley Cuoco, Gal Gadot, James Gunn, Patty Jenkins, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Jim Lee, Zachary Levi, Damon Lindelof, Tom Mankiewicz, Jason Momoa, Christopher Nolan, Robert Pattinson, Christopher Reeve, John Ridley, Margot Robbie, Bruce Timm, Michael E. Uslan. Mark Waid, and extra. That’s a hell of a line-up proper there.
If you’d like extra of a preview, listed below are the summaries for the three episodes:
- Episode 1: “The Hero’s Journey”
For over 85 years, DC has been residence to a universe of iconic characters and unparalleled storytelling, however its origins started with the sensible minds who created a Tremendous Hero trinity: Superman, Batman, and Surprise Girl. From survival to revival, DC navigates the delivery of the sidekick, parental issues after WWII, and a company takeover amid a battle to remain present.
- Episode 2: “Coming of Age”
Throughout a interval of declining comedian e book gross sales, a daring transfer resets DC’s complete universe, as the corporate decides to additionally take a chance on a brand new Superman film. Whereas rivals start to deal with urgent social points, a decided DC introduces their first Black Tremendous Hero and breaks story boundaries beneath their new imprint, Vertigo Comics, with the hopes of maturing comedian books into an eternal grownup artwork kind.
- Episode 3: “A Higher Tomorrow”
Bored with being disregarded of the dialog, a bunch of various creators kind Milestone Media to present voice to marginalized characters and tales born out of their very own experiences. After greater than eight many years of historical past, DC visionaries look towards a future that’s consultant of all of their ever-expanding universe.
I received’t lie; it’s super-cool that one of many documentary’s three episodes will cope with DC’s historical past with and present drive for range and illustration, serving to showcase how vital it’s to the comics trade and all of the leisure that spawns out of it. Plus, I’m keen to listen to something extra about Damon Lindelof’s beyond-excellent Watchmen TV sequence.
Superpowerd: The DC Story premieres July 20 on Max.
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