Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

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...

7.4

100 min

Cast

Peta Wilson

as Self - Host

Keith David

as Narrator (voice)

Stan Lee

as Self

Frank Miller

as Self

Dennis O'Neil

as Self

Jim Steranko

as Self

Kevin Smith

as Self

Neil Gaiman

as Self

Avi Arad

as Self

Joe Quesada

as Self

Paul Levitz

as Self

Mike Richardson

as Self

Brandford Wright

as Self

Will Eisner

as Self

Michael Chabon

as Self

Director

Steve Kroopnick