Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
2003•1h 40m•7.5•Released
Documentary
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...
Director
Steve Kroopnick
Writer
James Grant Goldin
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
Paul Levitz
Self
Mike Richardson
Self
Brandford Wright
Self
Will Eisner
Self
Michael Chabon
Self
Recommended
7
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
2010
7.1
Marvel's Behind the Mask
2021
6.8
Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!
2014
6.5
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders
2016
6.8
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
2013
6.5
Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants
2016
6
Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United
2013
6.5
Superheroes
2011
5.9
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
2016
6.9
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
2014
6.5
The Flash
1990
6.7
The Death and Return of Superman
2019
6.3
Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem
2015
5.9
Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts
2015
7.4
The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest
1997
6.3
Batman vs. Two-Face
2017
6.5
Iron Man & Captain America: Heroes United
2014
7.3
Injustice
2021
5.9
Suicide Squad
2016
6.4
LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain
2017
Similar Movies
6.3
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
1991
6.4
Trekkies
1997
8.2
Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix
2023
3.5
Making of KAMEN RIDER GAIM : Soccer Grand Final! Golden Fruit Contest! Hero Japan's National Team Summer
2014
5.7
Geek, and You Shall Find
2019
8.2
Greetings From Planet Smurf
2018
6.8
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Ms. Marvel
2022
6.2
Elton John: A Singular Man
2016
8.6
Christopher Reeve, Superman Forever
2024
6.9
Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
2014
6.6
30 Years of Garbage: The Garbage Pail Kids Story
2017
8
Beast Wishes: The Fantastic World of Bob and Kathy Burns
2012
Baile dos Reis
0
6
Fanalysis
2002
Pictureman News
2025
7.5
Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound
1982
Cosplayers UK: The Movie
2011
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
2025
7.5
Africa Rising
2019
7.4
Legends of the Knight
2013