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Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

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7.4/10 • 14

2003-07-011h 40m

Documentary

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...

Directors
Steve Kroopnick
Writters
James Grant Goldin

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  1. Peta Wilson

    Peta Wilson

    Self - Host

  2. Keith David

    Keith David

    Narrator (voice)

  3. Stan Lee

    Stan Lee

    Self

  4. Frank Miller

    Frank Miller

    Self

  5. Dennis O'Neil

    Dennis O'Neil

    Self

  6. Jim Steranko

    Jim Steranko

    Self

  7. Kevin Smith

    Kevin Smith

    Self

  8. Neil Gaiman

    Neil Gaiman

    Self

  9. Avi Arad

    Avi Arad

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Keywords
superheropop culturecomic book