Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (2003)

  • NR
  • 07/01/2003 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 40m

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...

Steve Kroopnick

Director

James Grant Goldin

Writer

Cast

Peta Wilson's headshot

Peta Wilson

Host
Keith David's headshot

Keith David

Narrator (voice)
Stan Lee's headshot

Stan Lee

Frank Miller's headshot

Frank Miller

Dennis O'Neil's headshot

Dennis O'Neil

Jim Steranko's headshot

Jim Steranko

Kevin Smith's headshot

Kevin Smith

Neil Gaiman's headshot

Neil Gaiman

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