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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Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked Cast
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Character |
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Stan Lee
He was 80, 95 years old when he died
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Kevin Smith
He was 32, 31 years old when he died
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Avi Arad
He was 54, now 75 years old
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Keith David
He was 47, now 67 years old
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as Narrator (voice) |
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Frank Miller
He was 46, now 67 years old
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Neil Gaiman
He was 42, now 63 years old
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Peta Wilson
She was 32, now 53 years old
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as Host |
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Will Eisner
He was 86, 87 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Mike Richardson
He was 53, now 73 years old
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Dennis O'Neil
He was 64, now 84 years old
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Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked Crew
