Examine the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact.

Among the notable on-camera talents in the film are Stan Lee, Adam West, Lynda Carter, Pulitzer Prize winners Michael Chabon and Jules Feiffer, and interviews with the late greats Joe Simon (co-creator of Captain America) and Jerry Robinson (who helped create the Joker). Hosted and narrated by Liev Schreiber.

Part 3: A Hero Can Be Anyone (1978-present)

Plus, we’ll also be showing Pioneers of Television: Superheroes, an in-depth look at superheroes on the small screen, from the 1950s to the 1980s. Free admission and refreshments