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Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

2003★ 7.5 · 151h 40mDocumentary

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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...

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Stan Lee
as Self

Keith David
as Narrator (voice)

Kevin Smith
as Self

Avi Arad
as Self

Peta Wilson
as Self - Host

Frank Miller
as Self

Neil Gaiman
as Self

Mike Richardson
as Self

Joe Quesada
as Self

Michael Chabon
as Self

Paul Levitz
as Self

Dennis O'Neil
as Self

Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

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