Marvel's 616

Season 1

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Explore Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each documentary, helmed by a unique filmmaker, showcases the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the Marvel Universe.

Where to Watch Marvel's 616 • Season 1

8 Episodes

The Japanese Spider-Man
E1
The Japanese Spider-ManWhen a UFO descent brings tragedy into the life of young racer Takuya Yamashiro, he fights back by trading his motorcycle for a giant battle robot to challenge the sinister forces of Professor Monster. This is the Japanese origin story of Marvel’s most popular character, Spider-Man.
Higher, Further, Faster
E2
Higher, Further, FasterFrom the perspective of what it means to be a woman in what's perceived to be a male-driven industry, "Higher, Further, Faster" will shine a light on the trailblazing women of Marvel Comics and explores how they found ways to tell stories of representation and inclusion.
Amazing Artisans
E3
Amazing ArtisansYou know and love Marvel characters — now see how they’re brought to life with talent and tablets. Visual storytellers draw inspiration from their environments, and few fans realize how many Marvel artists live and work around the world, far from the Marvel Bullpen in New York.
Lost and Found
E4
Lost and Found“Lost and Found” takes a hilariously untraditional approach to unearthing wild and obscure Marvel characters.
Suit Up!
E5
Suit Up!The cosplay community is overflowing with creativity and dedication to the craft of costume building. And many individuals have found inner confidence — and lifelong friends — by embodying the Marvel characters who inspire them.
Unboxed
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UnboxedAction figures once dwelled only in toy chests, but today, they are treasured and preserved by collectors of all ages. “Unboxed” muses on the symbiotic relationship between toys and comics, plus the imaginative professionals melding the two.
The Marvel Method
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The Marvel MethodComic book veteran Dan Slott is among the last remaining writers to collaborate using the storied “Marvel Method,” an approach where a writer develops and passes a plot summary to an artist to construct the visual action and story beats.
Marvel Spotlight
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Marvel SpotlightThe Marvel Spotlight program delivers Marvel’s stories of heroism and hope to a fresh medium: the stage! Marvel has created a series of one-act plays to challenge teenagers to explore the humans behind their favorite Marvel Super Heroes, including Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl, and examine universal challenges facing young adults today.