CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 1h 26m
Shopping for Superman

The origin story of your friendly neighborhood comic shop.

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An in-depth look at the history of comic book shops and how they and the people that run them continue to make a difference. Through interviews with industry professionals and the shop owners themselves, Shopping For Superman, explores the cultural significance and ever evolving relevance of your friendly neighborhood comic shop.

Directed byWes Eastin

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
September 19, 2025
Budget
$100,000
Studios
Scratched Lens ProductionsThe Dazey Phase Production Company

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Shopping for Superman - Official Trailer

Shopping for Superman - Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Todd Stashwick

Todd Stashwick

Self

Jim Shooter

Jim Shooter

Self

Kevin Eastman

Kevin Eastman

Self

Darick Robertson

Darick Robertson

Self

Joe Ferrara II

Self

Dan Jurgens

Dan Jurgens

Self

Mike Quirk

Narrator

Carr D'Angelo

Self

Megan Hutchison

Self

Scott McCloud

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Wes Eastin
Wes Eastin
Written by
Wes Eastin
Wes Eastin

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