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The Legends Behind the Comic Books

Film · 2007

This new documentary film recognizes the comic book as a true art form, as indigenous to American culture as jazz. It presents comic books as reflectors of a changing America from the 1930's to today, and it hails comic book superheroes as modern-day mythological figures. “THE LEGENDS BEHIND THE COMIC BOOKS” captures for posterity the living artists and writers from The Golden Age of Comic Books (1938-1951) and The Silver Age of Comic Books (1956-1973). Insightful comments are provided by the creative geniuses who were there at the beginning, including…

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Chip Cronkitedirector
  2. Michael Uslanexecutive producer

On screen

  1. Adam Kubertlead actor
  2. Andy Kubertlead actor
  3. Joe Kubertlead actor
  4. Stan Leelead actor
  5. Michael Uslansupporting actor
  6. Dick Giordanosupporting actor
  7. Greg Hildebrandtsupporting actor
  8. Joe Simonsupporting actor
  9. Dennis O'Neilsupporting actor
  10. John Romita Sr.supporting actor
  11. Roy Thomassupporting actor
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From the people who made The Legends Behind the Comic Books

72
  1. LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. Batman vs. Robin2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Catwoman: Hunted2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Cosmic Clash2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Son of Batman2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Batman: Bad Blood2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Batman Ninja2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 12012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 22013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Justice League: Gods and Monsters2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Batman: Soul of the Dragon2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Batman and Harley Quinn2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Batman: Assault on Arkham2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Justice League Dark2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Batman: Hush2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. Injustice2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. The Batman: Part II2028 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. Batman: Under the Red Hood2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. Batman vs. Two-Face2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. The Batman vs. Dracula2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. Batman: Year One2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Batman1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. Batman: The Killing Joke2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Batman & Robin1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. Teen Titans Go! To the Movies2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  43. Justice League vs. the Fatal Five2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  44. Batman Returns1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  45. Justice League: Warworld2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  46. Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  47. LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  48. Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. Batman Forever1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  50. The Dark Knight Rises2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  51. The Dark Knight2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  52. The Batman2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  53. Joker2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  54. Joker: Folie à Deux2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  55. Batman Begins2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  56. Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  57. Catwoman2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  58. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  59. Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  60. Zack Snyder's Justice League2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  61. Swamp Thing1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  62. Justice League2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  63. Batman: Gotham Knight2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  64. The Lego Batman Movie2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  65. The Lego Movie2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  67. The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  68. The Return of Swamp Thing1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  69. The Spirit2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  70. Constantine2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  71. Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  72. National Treasure2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Spider-Man and His Amazing FriendsStan Lee1981 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  2. StripperellaStan Lee2003 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  3. The Comic Book Greats: The RomitasStan LeeJohn Romita Sr.1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. The Comic Book Greats: CompendiumStan LeeJohn Romita Sr.1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Spider-WomanStan Lee1979 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  6. The Fantastic FourStan Lee1967 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  7. The Incredible HulkStan Lee1982 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  8. Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Stan Lee2013 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
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    Hero in CrisisJohn Romita Sr.Stan Lee2004 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Spider-Man: The Venom SagaStan Lee2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Spidey Super StoriesStan Lee1974 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  12. Spider-ManStan Lee1967 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  13. The Fantastic FourStan Lee1978 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  14. Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic UniverseJoe SimonStan Lee2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. Spider-ManStan Lee1981 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  16. The Super Hero Squad ShowStan Lee2009 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  17. Fred and Barney Meet The ThingStan Lee1979 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  18. Chakra The Invincible: The Mystery of Mighty GirlStan Lee2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. The Spectacular Spider-ManStan Lee2008 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  20. Geek, and You Shall FindStan LeeRoy Thomas2019 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  21. The 7th PortalStan Lee2000 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  22. Stan Lee's Lucky ManStan Lee2016 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  23. Comic Book Superheroes UnmaskedStan LeeDennis O'Neil2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  24. Marvel Studios: Assembling a UniverseStan Lee2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Jack Kirby: Story TellerStan LeeJohn Romita Sr.2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. The CondorStan Lee2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. The Comic Book Greats: Todd McFarlaneStan Lee1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. The Comic Book Greats: Chris ClaremontStan Lee1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. The Comic Book Greats: Jim LeeStan Lee1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. The Comic Book Greats: Rob LiefeldStan Lee1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. The Comic Book Greats: Sergio AragonésStan Lee1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. The Comic Book Greats: Bob KaneStan Lee1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. The Comic Book Greats: Will EisnerStan Lee1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. The Comic Book Greats: Whilce PortacioStan Lee1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. Conan the DestroyerRoy Thomas1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. The Wolverine: Path of a RoninStan Lee2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. The Comic Book Greats: Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlaneStan Lee1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. The Comic Book Greats: Harvey Kurtzman and Jack DavisStan Lee1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. With Great Power: The Stan Lee StoryStan LeeMichael Uslan2010 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  40. The Comic Book Greats: How to Create a Comic BookStan Lee1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. MosaicStan Lee2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. Fire and IceRoy Thomas1983 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  43. God WokeStan Lee2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  44. Stan Lee's Superhero KindergartenStan Lee2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  45. Stan Lee's Mighty 7Stan Lee2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. Stan LeeStan LeeJoe Simon2023 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  47. Stan Lee's Lucky Man: The Bracelet ChroniclesStan Lee2017 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  48. Ultimate Wolverine vs. HulkStan Lee2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  49. Marvel's Ultimate Spider-ManStan Lee2012 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  50. The Incredible HulkStan Lee1996 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  51. Marvel's Spider-ManStan Lee2017 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  52. X-Men: The Mutant WatchStan Lee2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  53. Marvel Knights: EternalsStan Lee2014 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  54. Fantastic FourStan Lee1994 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  55. HarpiesStan Lee2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  56. Marvel's Guardians of the GalaxyStan Lee2015 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  57. Spider-ManStan Lee1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  58. Spider-Man: The Return of the Green GoblinStan Lee2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  59. Celebrating Marvel's Stan LeeStan LeeRoy Thomas2019 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  60. Starz Inside: Comic Books UnboundStan LeeMichael Uslan2008 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  61. Black PantherStan Lee2010 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  62. Spider-Man Strikes BackStan Lee1978 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  63. Spider-Man: The Dragon's ChallengeStan Lee1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  64. The Spectacular Spider-Man: Attack of the LizardStan Lee2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  65. Panda vs. AliensStan Lee2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. Marvel Rising: Battle of the BandsStan Lee2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  67. Ghost RiderStan Lee2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  68. LightspeedStan Lee2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  69. Dark PhoenixStan Lee2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  70. Deadpool: No Good DeedStan Lee2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  71. Hulk vs. WolverineStan Lee2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  72. The Incredible HulkStan Lee1977 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  73. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Stan Lee2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  74. Marvel Knights: EternalsStan Lee2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  75. Hulk vs. ThorStan Lee2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  76. Next Avengers: Heroes of TomorrowStan Lee2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  77. Once Upon a DeadpoolStan Lee2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  78. Biker Mice from MarsStan Lee1993 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  79. X-MenStan Lee2011 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  80. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled!Stan Lee2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  81. Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.Stan Lee1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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    Stardust Hollywood - Sternenstaub und GötterweltenStan Lee2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. Spider-ManStan Lee2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  84. The Spider-Man StoryStan Lee2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. Red SonjaRoy Thomas2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  86. Blade: TrinityStan Lee2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  87. Generation XStan Lee1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  88. Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!Stan Lee2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  89. Thor: Tales of AsgardStan Lee2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  90. 8 Arms to Hold YouStan Lee2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  91. Ultimate Wolverine vs. HulkStan Lee2013 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  92. Spider-Man 3Stan Lee2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  93. The SandmanStan Lee2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  94. DaredevilStan Lee2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  95. Daredevil vs. Spider-ManStan Lee2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  96. X-Men: The Last StandStan Lee2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  97. Iron Man 2Stan Lee2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  98. The Incredible HulkStan Lee2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. BladeStan Lee2011 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  100. HulkStan Lee2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  101. Doctor StrangeStan Lee2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  102. Fantastic FourStan Lee2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. X-Men Origins: WolverineStan Lee2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  104. The WolverineStan Lee2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  105. Blade IIStan Lee2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  106. Inhumans: The First ChapterStan Lee2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  107. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Black Panther - Trouble in WakandaStan Lee2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  108. X-MenStan Lee2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. Planet HulkStan Lee2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  110. Wolverine and the X-MenStan Lee2009 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  111. BladeStan Lee1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  112. Marvel Rising: Secret WarriorsStan Lee2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  113. Guardians of the GalaxyStan Lee2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  114. Spider-Man 2Stan Lee2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. ElektraStan Lee2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  116. Marvel's Ant-ManStan Lee2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  117. X-Men: ApocalypseStan Lee2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  118. The New MutantsStan Lee2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  119. Fantastic FourStan Lee2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic YearsStan LeeRoy Thomas2016 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  121. Hulk: Where Monsters DwellStan Lee2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. X-Men: Days of Future PastStan Lee2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  123. The Amazing Spider-ManStan Lee2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferStan Lee2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  125. Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes UnitedStan Lee2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. Captain America: Civil WarStan Lee2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. Ultimate Avengers: The MovieStan Lee2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. Thor: RagnarokStan Lee2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared