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Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (2003)

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...
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Steve Kroopnick

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Peta Wilson

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Keith David profile
Keith David

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Stan Lee

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Frank Miller

Dennis O'Neil profile
Dennis O'Neil

Jim Steranko profile
Jim Steranko

Kevin Smith profile
Kevin Smith

Neil Gaiman profile
Neil Gaiman

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Avi Arad

Joe Quesada profile
Joe Quesada

Paul Levitz profile
Paul Levitz

Mike Richardson profile
Mike Richardson

Peta Wilson profile
Peta Wilson

Host

Keith David profile
Keith David

Narrator (voice)

Stan Lee profile
Stan Lee

Frank Miller profile
Frank Miller

Dennis O'Neil profile
Dennis O'Neil

Jim Steranko profile
Jim Steranko

Kevin Smith profile
Kevin Smith

Neil Gaiman profile
Neil Gaiman

Avi Arad profile
Avi Arad

Joe Quesada profile
Joe Quesada

Paul Levitz profile
Paul Levitz

Mike Richardson profile
Mike Richardson

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July 1, 2003

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