Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked [DVD]

Sorry for belated review. I received order on time and in excellent condition and will be purchasing more merchandise. Thank you.

What can I say? AWESOME FROM START TO FINISH! I don' t think you can get it right any better than this! The inception to the future of comics and the significant players (meaning heroes) who defined and re-defined the genre of comics was not in haste or without merit. If you are going to watch a documentary on the history of comic books? Look no further than this great resource and educational value of superheroes and villains galore!MV

This DVD from the History Channel shows how how the superhero evolved from a two-dimensional character intended for kids reading the "funny papers" to character with real depth and problems, showing both resilience and relevance in the modern world. Comics are no longer for just kids anymore and this video reflects that point. Great for history buffs and comic lovers alike. The comic is a legitimate form of art. Buy this DVD and see for yourself.

In short, the program is worth watching but might not be worth purchasing. It did provide an insightful overview of the history of comics in America. I was very pleased to see that it contained a varitey of artists and writers who were interviewed for their contributions towards comic art. Will Eisner, Stan Lee, Steranko, and Frank Miller are just a few of the people interviewed. The only disappointing aspect of the program is that it includes little psychological background of superheroes and villans.

Covered in more depth in other different documentaries, at least the one I bought.

I saw this video for the first time on Youtube. I was so impressed with it, I wanted to make sure I owned a copy. It was so well thought out and had so much valuable information in it, I just couldn't help buying a copy. Most people who are really into comics would want this. I bought the VHS version because it is a lot cheaper than the DVD.

if your looking for a histoy of caomic books this video is the best and up to date i've come accros

A must see for any comic book lover, er for any lover of American and indeed world history for that matter. Could have used a little bit more exciting graphics however in the presentation. Also from the hallowed halls of dramatic voices is Keith David who in my opinion is in the pantheon along with James Earl Jones and John Facenda.