Comicbook controversy is a cautionary tale nbc news. Carol ferris becomes star sapphire again and engages hal jordan in a contest to prove who is superior. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is. From my vhs recordings, here is the documentary comic book superheroes unmasked, which aired on june 23rd, 2003 with commercials included. They have evolved from simple, allamerican heroes to tortured, complicated characters reflecting the dreams, desires and fears of modern society. It details the important historical points of comics, such as the creation of the very first superhero, superman, and how it was almost never published, how comics almost died when the seduction of the innocent proclaimed that comics were destroying the minds of kids, and how comics dealt. Comic book superheroes unmasked tv movie 2003 imdb. Apr 19, 2017 history is tapping some big names from marvel and dc to uncover the hidden origin stories of comics biggest heroes. Even though there were a number of people in the media who were critical of comic books, dr. Sep 08, 2011 as we progress further into a digital age, its worthwhile to remember the roots of those famous marvel and dc comics heroes that sold hundreds of millions of comic books.
History channel comic book superheroes unmasked youtube. Apr 25, 2016 each interview covered the basics for the origins and plots of superheroes and how those stories were relevant to society. Sep 30, 2015 comics unmasked a history of comic book censorship 1. Youll follow the development of comics from the first appearance of the comic book format in the platinum age of the 1930s to the creation of the superhero genre in the golden age, to the current period, where comics flourish as graphic novels and blockbuster movies. May 01, 20 comic book superheroes unmasked is a history channel documentary which tells the past of superhero comics. Trace the humble roots of comic book history, from obscure characters to vintage art to longlost stories about creators and publishers. About comic book heroes cnn dives into the world of comic books. Mar 30, 2017 while it would be a risky and unlikely move for a franchise star like spiderman who is getting a reboot starring tom holland this summer, comic book publishers have a deep catalog of characters. The history channel comic book superheroes unmasked format. Since this book, todd has gone on to create his own toy company against all advice for the purpose of making spawn action figures.
From superman to spiderman, batman to the hulk, learn how young writers and artists created them and examine how it has impacted us over time. Comics are a medium used to express ideas via images, often combined with text or other visual information. As we progress further into a digital age, its worthwhile to remember the roots of those famous marvel and dc comics heroes that sold hundreds of millions of. I remember watching this on the history channel when it first aired in 2003. The kids would be given sympathy, for it was the comic book that made them do it. History channels superheroes decoded airing soon comic. 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. How todd mcfarlane became the biggest comic book artist ever blueprint. A twonight documentary about the history of superheroes in comic books, the movies, and on television, superheroes decoded does a good. May 26, 20 comic book superheroes unmasked documentary. Comics feature was one of the longer running nonfiction comic book magazines of the era. Described as a onehour documentary about comic book subculture, it is british production company parthenon entertainments first u. From superman to the sandman, comic book superheroes unmasked is a. Mar 19, 2011 comic book superheroes unmasked premieres sunday 8pm, 20 march 2011 synopsis.
For everyones freedom, ray gives up his freedom to use his powers or does he. The producers were given unprecedented access to the files of dc and marvel, the foremost purveyors of funnypaper protagonists. Comic book superheroes unmasked monday, june 23, 2003, at 9pm est8 central on the history channel 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. Critical takes on comics unmasked and comic book people. The show will track the history of comic books and superheroes through the decades. The history channel comic book superheroes unmasked dvd. Werthams book seduction of the innocent, published in 1954, had the most devastating effects. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary youtube.
Presented by shaun wright from the washington centerville public library christy burkes of epic loot games and comics. A comic book frequently takes the form of juxtaposed sequences of panels of images and often textual devices such as speech balloons, captions and onomatopoeia indicate dialogue. The network will air superheroes decoded, a twopart documentary on. The cable network will air the twopart special superheroes decoded on april 30. History channel comic book superheroes unmasked philbolaggins. Wertham stated that in his studies with children, he. Comic store heroes is a reality television program set inside manhattans midtown comics, the largest comic book store in the united states. The film is about the history of the american comic.
Comic book history series jon morris and hope nicholson comic books werent always a billiondollar industry, but theyve always been a unique and fascinating medium. Every comic book documentary you must watch elongated man. Commercial breaks during history channel comic book. Comic book superheroes unmasked part 1 of 9 youtube. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary 1 mostly dc and marvel, but talks about their relevancy throughout history and politics. Comic book superheroes unmasked 2003 a history of superheroes in comic books, from the first appearance of superman in the 1930s to todays morallyconflicted, violent antiheroes. Sep 11, 2014 said to be the largest exhibit of comic art ever shown in britain, the book and show are meant to hit some of the most interesting highlights in the british librarys extensive collection of british comics. Nancy grace and simon van zandt got out of the capegame a few years ago. With peta wilson, denny oneil, jim steranko, michael chabon. The company is now called mcfarlane toys and it has. Comic book fans get dream docuseries from history channel in.
A complete history of american comic books shirrel rhoades. But suggestions about the publishers and characters are good too, i just want to learn more about the history of it all, especially during like the 50s and the rise of the comics code. Comic book heroes unmasked originally aired on the history channel is a pretty good documentary largely going over the superhero genre in comic books. Clay, one of the characters reflects on the peculiar nature of comic book covers. The book is divided into sections focusing on politics, heroes, gender, violence, sexuality and altered states.
Stan lee, peta wilson, frank miller, neil gaiman, will eisner. Comic book superheroes unmasked 2003 directed by steve. The great depression 1930 poverty and lack of hope people tried to escape form this reality and to do so they. Narrated by keith david, and has a great list of comic artists and writers being interviewed. Comic book fans get dream docuseries from history channel. Comic book heroes then and now photo 1 pictures cbs news. Pictures the history channel has the docuseries comic book fans have been waiting for, whether they know it or not. History is tapping some big names from marvel and dc to uncover the hidden origin stories of comics biggest heroes.
I want to watch one, more about the history of the medium, than one about the history of the characterspublishers. 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. Dec 11, 20 this documentary produced by m etrogoldwynmayer features the whole picture of the comic book phenomenon in the united states as of 1988. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The history channel comic book superheroes unmasked. Masters of comic book art eisner, kirby, ditko, adams, wrightson, miller 1987. I think hitler was a beginner compared to the comicbook industry, wrote psychiatrist frederic wertham in his 1954 book, seduction of the. Hosted by peta wilson, this breezy cable tv documentary chronicles the history of comic book superheroes, from the introduction of superman in 1938 to the present day. Just make sure that youre standing well back and wearing protective clothing when you do, though although many comics historians will point to european broadsheets of the sixteenth century as the ancient precursors of. A history of superheroes in comic books, from the first appearance. Hal jordan loses and is unmasked by star sapphire, but accidently causes her to change back to carol ferris and forget the entire adventure. Feb 07, 2018 from my vhs recordings, here is the documentary comic book superheroes unmasked, which aired on june 23rd, 2003 with commercials included. Comic book superheroes unmasked history channel woc 2003 06 23.
Comic book superheroes unmasked history channel woc 2003 06. The comic book world is about to get its first transgender leading character. Transgender superhero to be featured in new comic book. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Comic book superheroes unmasked history channel aired. But they miss the masks more than they ever thought they. This featurelength special shows how comic book superheroes reflect their timesfrom the 1930s to the 21st centuryand how these wishfulfillment figures became role models for generations of children. Then and now, fandom origins by jerry bails, merchandising superheroes, gene colan profile, captain canuck, and mary perkins. A twonight documentary about the history of superheroes in comic books, the movies. This book is an updated history of the american comic book by an industry insider.
Archie goodwin interview, the legion of super heroes. The origins of the medium, the evolution of superheroes and all the other genres as they born in different eras. Comic book superheroes unmasked is a television documentary that aired on the history channel in 2003. Comic book superheroes unmasked history channel woc 2003. This comic book was created by todd mcfarlane, and it became the first book to consistently outsell the popular comic titles of the big comic book companies. The central protagonist in the upcoming superhero series alters will be chalice, a. Join us as we take a look at the writers, artists, films and characters in this global industry. Comic book superheroes unmasked discussion worksheet. While it would be a risky and unlikely move for a franchise star like spiderman who is getting a reboot starring tom holland this summer, comic book publishers have a. Comic books were often adapted to be able to become more relatable for its intended audience. It was a very interesting, as well as inspiring, documentary, as the comic book business had its share of economic ups and downs.
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