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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

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  • 20102010
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  • 1h 30m
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010)
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The history of the longstanding American comic book company that launched such legendary superhero characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.The history of the longstanding American comic book company that launched such legendary superhero characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.The history of the longstanding American comic book company that launched such legendary superhero characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
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    • Director
      • Mac Carter
    • Writer
      • Mac Carter
    • Stars
      • Ryan Reynolds(voice)
      • Paul Levitz
      • Gerard Jones
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    • Director
      • Mac Carter
    • Writer
      • Mac Carter
    • Stars
      • Ryan Reynolds(voice)
      • Paul Levitz
      • Gerard Jones
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    • 10User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Paul Levitz
    Paul Levitz
    • Self - Writer; President and Publisher (2002-2009) DC Comics
    Gerard Jones
    Gerard Jones
    • Self - Writer; Historian
    Mark Waid
    • Self - Writer
    Neal Adams
    • Self - Artist; Writer
    Joe Kubert
    Joe Kubert
    • Self - Writer; Artist; Director of Publications (1967-1976) DC Comics
    Louise Simonson
    Louise Simonson
    • Self - Writer
    Jerry Siegel
    Jerry Siegel
    • Self - Writer; Co-Creator of Superman
    • (archive footage)
    • (archive sound)
    Joe Shuster
    Joe Shuster
    • Self - Artist; Co-Creator of Superman
    • (archive footage)
    • (archive sound)
    Dwayne McDuffie
    • Self - Writer; Co-Founder Milestone Media
    Bob Kane
    Bob Kane
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Irwin Hasen
    • Self - Artist
    Dan DiDio
    Dan DiDio
    • Self - Co-Publisher DC Comics
    • (as Dan Didio)
    Chip Kidd
    • Self - Writer; Art Director
    Mike Carlin
    Mike Carlin
    • Self - Senior Group Editor DC Comics
    Marv Wolfman
    Marv Wolfman
    • Self - Writer; Editor
    J. Edgar Hoover
    J. Edgar Hoover
    • Self - FBI Director
    • (archive footage)
    William M. Gaines
    William M. Gaines
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (as William Gaines)
    • Director
      • Mac Carter
    • Writer
      • Mac Carter
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      A total look over of the beginning of the era.
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      Features Superman (1941)

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    8/10
    Excellent for fans and non-fans
    This is an excellent documentary for both comics fans and non-fans. It omitted mention of Crisis on Infinite Earths, which I feel is a milestone in DC's history, but perhaps this is too arcane for casual viewers. Otherwise, it is a thorough examination of the writers and artists who created some of the most famous characters in the world. Loaded with interviews of the creators and clips from movie and TV incarnations, the documentary shows the evolution of the company, the creators, and the characters. As an in-house production, it probably omits some of the less savory aspects of the company, but this is not an expose, after all. It is a celebration of an American art form.
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      • November 9, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled DC Comics Documentary
    • Production company
      • DC Entertainment
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      1 hour 30 minutes
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      • Color

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