Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

2003
1h 40m
7.4

7.4/10

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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...

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Quick Facts

Release Date July 1, 2003
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0373763

Cast

Peta Wilson
Peta Wilson

Self - Host

Keith David
Keith David

Narrator (voice)

Stan Lee
Stan Lee

Self

Frank Miller
Frank Miller

Self

Dennis O'Neil
Dennis O'Neil

Self

Jim Steranko
Jim Steranko

Self

Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith

Self

Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman

Self

Avi Arad
Avi Arad

Self

Joe Quesada
Joe Quesada

Self

Paul Levitz
Paul Levitz

Self

Mike Richardson
Mike Richardson

Self

Key Crew

Steve Kroopnick
Director
James Grant Goldin
Writer