CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 40m

Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

75%(15)IMDbDocumentary

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...

Directed bySteve Kroopnick

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
July 1, 2003
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History

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Self

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Self

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman

Self

Avi Arad

Avi Arad

Self

Joe Quesada

Joe Quesada

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Steve Kroopnick
Written by
James Grant Goldin
Produced by
Melody Shafir
James Grant Goldin

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