Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked by Steve Kroopnick

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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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Cast

Peta Wilson

Peta Wilson as Host

Keith David

Keith David as Narrator (voice)

Stan Lee

Stan Lee as

Frank Miller

Frank Miller as

Dennis O'Neil

Dennis O'Neil as

Jim Steranko

Jim Steranko as

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith as

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman as

Avi Arad

Avi Arad as

Joe Quesada

Joe Quesada as

Paul Levitz

Paul Levitz as

Mike Richardson

Mike Richardson as

Brandford Wright

Brandford Wright as

Will Eisner

Will Eisner as

Michael Chabon

Michael Chabon as

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