Steranko joins comic luminaries at the 2018 baltimore. Comic book superheroes unmasked, sparta, history of punishment, alamo scouts, secret societies, sir francis drakes voyage for triage entertainment inc. This documentary is a most for comics fans and for everyone who wants to know about the evolution of the concept of the superhero. Terri pressley where does a documentary about superheroes and comics begin. Every superhero and comic book movie in chronological. The history channel comic book superheroes unmasked dvd. When comic book superheroes unmasked aired on the history channel in 2005, it was to coincide with the release of the hulk film. Look no further than this great resource and educational value of superheroes and villains galore. Batmans controversial gun use part 1 by freakterrorizes. Pages in category documentary films about comics the following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. There was still hope though in the form of comic books. Of course, as the show is based on the archie comics characters, it has a deep well of that companys characters to work from. His past experiences have allowed him to gain expertise in a wide variety of martial arts disciplines as well as familiarity with various weapons.
Comic book superheroes unmasked is a television documentary that aired on the history channel in 2003. However, i n 1996, both companies did a curious collaboration, publishing a crossover name dc vs marvel comics, where the main characters of each universe fought in a series of duels, with interesting outcomes such as superman defeating the hulk while spiderman defeated superboy. Comic books in movies comics general cgc comic book. A prolific comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer, lee has also had numerous cameos in nonmarvel films and other media. The old history channel doc comic book superheroes unmasked merklyn. The name comes from archie comics superhero past, an.
They have what is known as the trinity of comic book characterssuperman, batman, and wonder woman. Could riverdale revisit archie comics superhero past. He is best known for the comic book series the sandman and novels stardust, american gods, coraline, and the graveyard book. The dialogue is some of the most natural ive seen in a superman book in years, and this is where straczynskis vast experience as a film and television writer are on display. A documentary about getting into the comic book bussiness. Comic book superheroes unmasked dvd vancouver public. Superhero batmania inspires tv superheroes britannica. Mines a web series, sf debris rise and fall of the comic empire to read all the comments from the column.
This special shows how comic book superheroes reflect their times from the 1930s to the 21st century and how these wishfulfillment figures became role models for generations of children. The writing is humorous without being resorting to comic relief, and emotional without being sentimental. Narrated by kieth spawndavid, it was a hour plus trip through the history of comics. A book filled with comics was a relatively new idea back then. Neil gaiman is an english author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films.
Comicsdc is for information and events relating to cartoons and comics including comic books, comic strips, political cartoons, animation and caricature in. Steven ponders the subject, as well as the history channel program comic book superheroes unmasked, pirates of the carribean and much more. She was the wife of comic book writer stan lee, whom she met in new york city in the 1940s while working as a hat model. A comprehensive history of the superhero comic book fantasy genre and its influence on american culture. A journey to recover a forgotten part of canadas pop culture and a national treasure few have ever heard about, the tale of a small country striving to create its own heroes, but finding itself constantly out muscled by betterfunded and bettermarketed superheroes from the media empire next door. Originally named the batman, the character is also referred to by such epithets as the caped crusader, the dark knight, and the worlds greatest detective. In her later years, lee became a voice actress and appeared in the spiderman and fantastic four animated series in the 1990s. The most recognizable comics characters in the worldsuperman, batman, spiderman, the hulk, and countless other comic book superheroes have been in th. Superman, batman, spiderman, the hulk, and countless other comic book. Now superheroes would be motivated by stimuli other than saving the day or saving society.
A history by gambit1024 april 25, 2012 23 comments the most recognizable comics characters in the world. Here at flights, tights, and movie nights, my goal is to seek out and watch every superhero and comic book based movie out there, this is my attempt at creating a comprehensive list of every single one i can find as well as the ones coming out in the near future. Whatever you do, do not judge the new history channel documentary, comic book superheroes unmasked, based on some of the ads at least on its website. Comic book superheroes unmasked conducts a featurelength investigation into the evolution of these mighty figures, from the first issue of superman to the political manifestoes of the late 60s to the most recent graphic novels. The film is about the history of the american comic book industry from its origins in the 1930s to the present day, and how comic books have mirrored and affected the society around them. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary youtube. A history of superheroes in comic books, from the first appearance of superman in the 1930s to todays morallyconflicted, violent anti heroes. History channel had comic book superheroes unmasked. The producers were given unprecedented access to the files of dc and marvel, the foremost. Unmasked, when referring to post1980 costumed crime fighters. Marvel comics history and marvel comics background. Comic book superheroes unmasked full documentary youtube. From superman to the sandman, comic book superheroes unmasked is a fascinating, featurelength look at the evolution of an art form that has proved remarkably adaptable and enduring.
Now, superheroes needed a reason to be superheroes, stated tv screenwriter james grant goldin in the 2003 documentary comic book superheroes. In response to this incredible threat, and to avoid any kind of government interference, comics publishers banded together and created their own comics code, which. Hosted by peta wilson, this breezy cable tv documentary chronicles the history of comicbook superheroes, from the introduction of superman in 1938 to the present day. Superman, created in 1938 by jerry siegel and joel shuster, both 18 years old, combined parts of hercules, a scientific moses, and jerry siegels confidence issues. Comic book superheroes unmasked dvd, 2005 for sale. They have evolved from simple, allamerican heroes to tortured, complicated characters reflecting the dreams, desires and fears of modern society. Comic book superheroes unmasked tv movie 2003 imdb. The show satisfied a wide demographic spreadchildren, mesmerized by its action. Comic book superheroes unmasked 2003 directed by steve. Eriks first paid work was for the anthology megaton, cocreating and illustrating a. The ads play into the tired old pow, biff, bam camp style of the 1960s batman television show. The following is a list of cameo appearances by stan lee december 28, 1922 november 12, 2018, in marvel comics films, television shows and video games. Comic book superheroes unmasked dvd fort saskatchewan. As former timelyatlas marvel editor stan lee said in the documentary comic book superheroes unmasked 2003 about national dc allamericans classic characters and timelyatlasmarvels classic characters, the publishers began to feel that they were in charge of these characters.
Comic strips were huge in daily newspapers, but every syndicated newspaper in the country turned them down. Frank miller was born on the 27th january 1957, in olney, maryland usa and is a comic book writer, film director and producer, best known to the world for creating such comics as ronin, the dark knight returns and sin city, among many other creations. The history of comic books has always intrigued me, although im guilty in that i never looked into it with much depth. The characters became cooperate characters controlled more. Its called comic book superheroes unmasked, this is part 1,i think there are 10 parts. Comic book superheroes unmasked atomic robot comics. We learn that comic book history overlaps nicely with the immigrant culture of jewish and italian youth in new york, with artists and writers working under sweatshop conditions. They have spread from the pulpy pages of nickel comics to saturday morning cartoons, the big screen and beyond. From superman to the sandman, comic book superheroes unmasked is a fascinating. To comic fans, this is a terrific addition to their dvd collections right up there with comic book confidential, comic book heroes unmasked, the mind of alan moore, todd mcfarlanethe devil you know, and will eisners doc on sequential art. What would it mean if marvel were to buy artisan entertainment, and is it possible. Add all of these to your comic collection and be inspired as you create your own piece of comic book history. Affectionately called the house of ideas by the fan press, marvels bestknown comics titles include fantastic four, the amazing spiderman, the incredible hulk, iron man, daredevil, thor, captain america, and xmen.
Superhero superhero batmania inspires tv superheroes. This cover by chris nickle was made to house several documentary features about stan lee and comics. If you are going to watch a documentary on the history of comic books. The film directed their observation towards the reaction of us residents beginning from just a bit before wwii times until the present. He was given his own comic book title in november 1980. Rating is available when the video has been rented.
Ive read a few others but the titles escape me at the minute. Batman 196668, the kitschy tv series starring adam west in the title role, premiered on abc in january 1966 to instant acclaim. Canadas forgotten comic book superheroes and their legendary creators. He is known for his work on savage dragon, as one of the founders of image comics, and for his work on spiderman for marvel comics. He served as creative consultant for the history channels twohour documentary comicbook superheroesunmasked.
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