AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Season 1 Episode 6

Ep 6. Image Comics: Declaration of Independents

  • December 11, 2017
  • 7.7  (81)

In AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics season 1 episode 6, titled "Image Comics: Declaration of Independents," the story of a group of comic book artists who broke away from the major publishers in the 1990s to create their own company is explored. The episode delves into the formation of Image Comics, a company founded by seven highly acclaimed artists - Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, Whilce Portacio, and Jim Valentino.

Viewers are taken back in time to the early 1990s, where the comic book industry was dominated by major publishers such as DC and Marvel Comics. At the time, artists and writers were paid very low wages and often had little control over the creative direction of their work. This led to a growing sense of frustration among some of the most prominent comic book artists of the time.

Through interviews with key figures in the industry, including the founders of Image Comics themselves, viewers get a firsthand account of the events that led up to the creation of the company. The episode explores the artists' motivations for breaking away from the major publishers and forming their own company, as well as the challenges they faced in doing so.

The formation of Image Comics was a revolutionary move that forever changed the landscape of the comic book industry. The founders of the company not only gained creative control over their own work but also received a more equitable share of the profits. The episode examines the impact that Image Comics had on the industry, including the rise of creator-owned content, which remains a major force in the industry today.

Overall, "Image Comics: Declaration of Independents" is a fascinating exploration of a pivotal moment in comic book history. By shedding light on the formation of Image Comics and the impact it had on the industry, the episode provides a greater understanding of the creative and entrepreneurial spirit that has driven the industry forward over the past few decades.

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Description
  • First Aired
    December 11, 2017
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (81)