Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
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Industry insiders like Stan Lee and Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) reflect on the way their colorful creations reflect society at large. They have spread from the pulpy pages of nickel comics to Saturday morning cartoons, the big screen and beyond. They have evolved from simple, All-American heroes to tortured, complicated characters reflecting the dreams, desires and fears of modern society. From Superman to The Sandman, Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked is a fascinating, feature-length look at the evolution of an art form that has proved remarkably adaptable and enduring. Filled with classic images from DC and Marvel Comics as well as extensive interviews with modern masters of the graphic novel like Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns), this documentary, originally aired on the History Channel, goes far beyond the superficial escapist fantasies to probe the forces that shaped the characters who have become legend...
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Peta Wilson
Self - Host
Known for
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
La Femme Nikita
Keith David
Narrator (voice)
Known for
Hazbin Hotel
They Live
Stan Lee
Self
Known for
Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Frank Miller
Self
Known for
The Spirit
Dennis O'Neil
Self
Also in
Heart of Vengeance: Returning Batman to His Roots
Batman Year One: A Conversation with DC Comics
Jim Steranko
Self
Kevin Smith
Self
Known for
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Live Free or Die Hard
Neil Gaiman
Self
Known for
Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose
Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie
Avi Arad
Self
Also in
The Grand
War Journal: On the Set of The Punisher
Joe Quesada
Self
Also in
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
The Concert for New York City
Paul Levitz
Self
Also in
My Comic Shop Country
The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics
Mike Richardson
Self
Also in
My Name Is Bruce
Steve Kroopnick Director · James Grant Goldin Writer Sam Sewell Cinematographer
United States release July 1, 2003
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United States · July 1, 2003
Theatrical
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