Movie: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

Top 10 Billed Cast

Peta Wilson
Peta Wilson

Host

Keith David
Keith David

Narrator (voice)

Stan Lee
Stan Lee

Frank Miller
Frank Miller

Dennis O'Neil
Dennis O'Neil

Jim Steranko
Jim Steranko

Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith

Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman

Avi Arad
Avi Arad

Joe Quesada
Joe Quesada

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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...

  • Release Date

    2003-07-01

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    7.3

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