Slugfest

Season 1 Episode 7: Kill Robin

Dec 24, 2021 NR 10m 8

In the late 80s Batman’s new sidekick, Jason Todd, was less than a hit with fans. DC decided to let its audience choose his fate. Comic readers could call in and vote for the life or death of young Robin -- and their choice shook the comic world.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Nazis are Bad

1. Nazis are Bad

Aired: Dec 24, 2021

In 1940, the U.S. had yet to enter WW II when controversial comic artists Joe...

Episode 2 Halloween Hero

2. Halloween Hero

Aired: Dec 24, 2021

In a time when the DC-Marvel rivalry made crossovers all but impossible, thre...

Episode 3 Funky Flashman

3. Funky Flashman

Aired: Dec 24, 2021

In 1970, after DC successfully poaches longtime Marvel comic artist, Jack Kir...

Episode 4 Reverend Billingsley

4. Reverend Billingsley

Aired: Dec 24, 2021

When two Marvel creators publish a Dr. Strange story with religious overtones...

Episode 7 Kill Robin

7. Kill Robin

Aired: Dec 24, 2021

In the late 80s Batman’s new sidekick, Jason Todd, was less than a hit with f...

Episode 9 Send in the Clones

9. Send in the Clones

Aired: Dec 24, 2021

Trying to compete with Marvel, DC attempts to create a worldwide sensation. I...

Episode 10 Just Imagine

10. Just Imagine

Aired: Dec 24, 2021

Stan Lee, the pioneer of Marvel, shocks the comic book industry when he annou...

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Info about Slugfest

Current Status: Ended

Network: The Roku Channel

Production Country: United States

Genres: Documentary

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