Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)

6.9/10 100 min Documentary TV Movie Animation

Overview

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

Cast

Alex Ross

Self

Bill Sienkiewicz

Self

Carmine Infantino

Self

Dave Gibbons

Self

Jim Lee

Self

Joe Kubert

Self

Joe Quesada

Self

John Buscema

Self

John Romita Sr.

Self

Lauren Shuler Donner

Self

Mark Evanier

Self

Neal Adams

Self

Paul Dini

Self

Stan Lee

Self

Tim Burton

Self

Bob Kane

Self (archive footage)

Jack Kirby

Self (archive footage)

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