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    Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

    100'

    2003-07-01

    7.5

    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...

    DirectingSteve KroopnickWritingJames Grant Goldin

    Cast

    2

    Self - Host

    Peta Wilson

    3

    Narrator (voice)

    Keith David

    5

    Self

    Stan Lee

    1

    Self

    Frank Miller

    1

    Self

    Dennis O'Neil

    1

    Self

    Jim Steranko

    2

    Self

    Kevin Smith

    2

    Self

    Neil Gaiman

    2

    Self

    Avi Arad

    1

    Self

    Joe Quesada

    1

    Self

    Paul Levitz

    1

    Self

    Mike Richardson

    1

    Self

    Brandford Wright

    1

    Self

    Will Eisner

    1

    Self

    Michael Chabon

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        2. Vote Count: 15
        3. Popularity: 1.1505
        4. Status: Released
        5. Original title:Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

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