Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (2003)
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...
Cast
- Peta Wilson - Self - Host
- Keith David - Narrator (voice)
- Stan Lee - Self
- Frank Miller - Self
- Dennis O'Neil - Self
- Jim Steranko - Self
- Kevin Smith - Self
- Neil Gaiman - Self
- Avi Arad - Self
- Joe Quesada - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
superhero, pop culture, comic book
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked about?
- 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...
- Who directed Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked?
- Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked was directed by Steve Kroopnick.
- Who stars in Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked?
- Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked stars Peta Wilson, Keith David, Stan Lee, Frank Miller, Dennis O'Neil, Jim Steranko.
- How long is Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked?
- Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked?
- Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked is a Documentary film.