They Created Superhero Icons… Then Went Broke

Support this channel and get access to special perks:   / comictropes   Support comic creators with financial and medical needs through the Hero Initiative: https://www.heroinitiative.org/ This is the story of ten amazing comic book artists and writers who created iconic characters, from Superman to Batman. Supergirl to Daredevil. And yet each had to struggle with financial hardships, medical bills, or mental health issues. Hopefully, we can find a way to improve things for the comics industry and provide safety nets. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:06 Bill Finger 03:38 Joe Shuster 05:53 Jerry Siegel 07:12 Fletcher Hanks 08:54 Otto Binder 10:55 Jack Cole 12:26 Wally Wood 14:13 Gene Colan 15:41 Russ Heath 17:11 Dave Cockrum 18:40 Closing Thoughts