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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

Uncover the history of the world's greatest super-heroes.

20106.91h 30m

Overview

A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

Directed by Mac Carter
Written by Mac Carter
Produced by Janet Fries Eckholm, Gregory Noveck, Sean Welch
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Top Cast

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Narrator (voice)

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Paul Levitz

Self

G

Gerard Jones

Self

Mark Waid

Mark Waid

Self

Neal Adams

Neal Adams

Self

Joe Kubert

Joe Kubert

Self

Louise Simonson

Louise Simonson

Self

Dwayne McDuffie

Dwayne McDuffie

Self

I

Irwin Hasen

Self

D

Dan Didio

Self

Themes & Keywords

new york citysuperhero

About Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics is a documentary film released in 2010 exploring themes of new york city, superhero. Directed by Mac Carter, it stars Ryan Reynolds, Paul Levitz, Gerard Jones. A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

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