Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

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2003
1h 40m
7.4(14 votes)
Documentary

Overview

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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15 members
Acting

Peta Wilson

Self - Host

Peta Wilson
Acting

Keith David

Narrator (voice)

Keith David
Writing

Stan Lee

Self

Stan Lee
Writing

Frank Miller

Self

Frank Miller
Acting

Dennis O'Neil

Self

Dennis O'Neil
Acting

Jim Steranko

Self

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Directing

Kevin Smith

Self

Kevin Smith
Writing

Neil Gaiman

Self

Neil Gaiman
Production

Avi Arad

Self

Avi Arad
Production

Joe Quesada

Self

Joe Quesada
Acting

Paul Levitz

Self

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Production

Mike Richardson

Self

Mike Richardson
Acting

Brandford Wright

Self

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Acting

Will Eisner

Self

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Writing

Michael Chabon

Self

Michael Chabon

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