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Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound

Film · 2008

From superheroes to superstars, Hollywood has always turned to comic books for imagination and inspiration. In this Starz Inside documentary, discover the history of comics from page to screen through the evolution and revolutions that have changed entertainment forever. It's a hero's journey of hits, misses and unstoppable powers, featuring the Spider-Man, X-Men, and Batman films (including The Dark Knight), Iron Man, Superman Returns, Hellboy II, Sin City, Incredible Hulk, American Splendor, Wanted, and beyond, plus revealing interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Stan Lee, Zak Penn, Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Neal Adams, Roger Corman, Avi Arad, Mike Mignola, Paul Pope, Richard Donner, Jim Steranko, and many more.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Evan Kanewexecutive producer · producer
  2. Gregg Backerexecutive producer
  3. Michael Ruggieroexecutive producer
  4. Tim Streetoeditor
  5. Ed Garciacinematographer
  6. Maggie Cloughproducer

On screen

  1. Jeff Bridgeslead actor
  2. Robert Downey Jr.lead actor
  3. Ron Perlmanlead actor
  4. Stan Leelead actor
  5. Yair Landausupporting actor
  6. Robert Pulcinisupporting actor
  7. Matt Salingersupporting actor
  8. Alex Hyde-Whitesupporting actor
  9. Selma Blairsupporting actor
  10. Edward Nortonsupporting actor
  11. Kevin Feigesupporting actor
  12. Bob Laytonguest actor
  13. Carmine Infantinoguest actor
  14. J. David Spurlockguest actor
  15. Paul Popeguest actor
  16. Scott Agostoniguest actor
  17. Tim Saleguest actor
  18. Kevin Scott Mackguest actor
  19. Spencer Cookguest actor
  20. Jim Sterankoguest actor
  21. Neal Adamsguest actor
  22. Bob Schreckguest actor
  23. Kim Morganguest actor
  24. Stuart Zichermanguest actor
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From the people who made Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound

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  1. The Only Living Boy in New York2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. Greenberg2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. The Spaghetti West2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  4. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. The Squid and the Whale2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. The White Tiger2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Vladimir2026 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  8. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel2017 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  9. Extrapolations2023 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  10. Maniac2018 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
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Through the cast

190
  1. Marvel Studios: Assembling a UniverseStan LeeRobert Downey Jr.2014 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  2. Spider-Man and His Amazing FriendsStan Lee1981 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  3. American SplendorRobert PulciniShari Springer Berman2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. StripperellaStan Lee2003 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  5. Hellboy II: The Golden ArmyRon PerlmanMike Mignola2008 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  6. Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic UniverseKevin FeigeStan Lee2012 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  7. Spider-Man: The Venom SagaStan Lee2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. ElektraStan LeeStuart Zicherman2005 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  9. X-MenStan LeeTom DeSanto2000 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  10. HellboyMike MignolaRon Perlman2004 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  11. The Extra ManRobert PulciniShari Springer Berman2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. X2Stan LeeBryan Singer2003 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  13. Iron ManStan LeeJeff Bridges2008 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  14. The Nanny DiariesRobert PulciniShari Springer Berman2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. Spider-WomanStan Lee1979 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  16. The Incredible HulkStan LeeEdward Norton2008 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  17. Girl Most LikelyRobert PulciniShari Springer Berman2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. The Fantastic FourStan Lee1967 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  19. The Incredible HulkStan Lee1982 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  20. Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Stan Lee2013 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  21. Spidey Super StoriesStan Lee1974 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  22. The AvengersStan LeeRobert Downey Jr.2012 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  23. Things Heard & SeenRobert PulciniShari Springer Berman2021 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  24. Blade IIStan LeeRon Perlman2002 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  25. Spider-ManStan Lee1967 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  26. Iron Man 2Stan LeeRobert Downey Jr.2010 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  27. X-Men: The Last StandStan LeeKevin Feige2006 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  28. The Fantastic FourStan Lee1978 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  29. Spider-ManStan Lee1981 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  30. The Super Hero Squad ShowStan Lee2009 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  31. Hellboy Animated: Blood and IronRon PerlmanMike Mignola2007 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  32. Captain America: Civil WarStan LeeRobert Downey Jr.2016 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  33. Comic Book Superheroes UnmaskedStan LeeFrank Miller2003 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  34. Nightmare AlleyKim MorganGuillermo del Toro2021 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  35. Fred and Barney Meet The ThingStan Lee1979 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  36. Chakra The Invincible: The Mystery of Mighty GirlStan Lee2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. The Spectacular Spider-ManStan Lee2008 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  38. Hellboy Animated: Sword of StormsRon PerlmanMike Mignola2006 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  39. Iron Man 3Stan LeeRobert Downey Jr.2013 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  40. Spider-Man: HomecomingStan LeeRobert Downey Jr.2017 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  41. Fantastic FourStan Lee1994 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  42. Avengers: Infinity WarStan LeeRobert Downey Jr.2018 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  43. Ultimate Wolverine vs. HulkStan LeeDan Buckley2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  44. The 7th PortalStan Lee2000 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  45. Hulk vs. WolverineStan LeeKevin Feige2009 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  46. Stan Lee's Lucky ManStan Lee2016 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  47. The Making of TRONJeff Bridges2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  48. Marvel's Ultimate Spider-ManStan LeeDan Buckley2012 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  49. Hulk vs. ThorStan LeeKevin Feige2009 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  50. Next Avengers: Heroes of TomorrowStan LeeKevin Feige2008 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  51. Spider-Man 3Stan LeeKevin Feige2007 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  52. Avengers: Age of UltronStan LeeRobert Downey Jr.2015 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  53. Marvel's Spider-ManStan LeeDan Buckley2017 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  54. X-Men Origins: WolverineStan Lee2009 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  55. X-Men: The Mutant WatchStan Lee2000 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  56. HulkStan LeeKevin Feige2003 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  57. Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!Stan Lee2014 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  58. The CondorStan Lee2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  59. Frank Miller: American GeniusStan LeeNeal Adams2024 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  60. Marvel's Guardians of the GalaxyStan LeeDan Buckley2015 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  61. The Comic Book Greats: Todd McFarlaneStan Lee1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  62. The Comic Book Greats: Chris ClaremontStan Lee1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  63. Thor: Tales of AsgardStan LeeKevin Feige2011 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  64. The Comic Book Greats: Jim LeeStan Lee1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  65. The Comic Book Greats: Rob LiefeldStan Lee1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  66. The Comic Book Greats: Sergio AragonésStan Lee1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  67. The Comic Book Greats: Bob KaneStan Lee1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  68. The Comic Book Greats: Will EisnerStan Lee1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  69. The Comic Book Greats: Whilce PortacioStan Lee1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  70. The Incredible HulkStan LeeAvi Arad1996 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  71. Spider-Man 2Stan LeeKevin Feige2004 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  72. Avengers: EndgameStan LeeRobert Downey Jr.2019 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  73. The Wolverine: Path of a RoninStan Lee2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  74. The JudgeRobert Downey Jr.2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  75. Fantastic FourStan LeeKevin Feige2005 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  76. Jack Kirby: Story TellerStan LeeNeal Adams2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  77. The Amazing Spider-ManStan LeeKevin Feige2012 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  78. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferStan LeeKevin Feige2007 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  79. The Comic Book Greats: Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlaneStan Lee1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  80. The Comic Book Greats: The RomitasStan Lee1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  81. 10,000 SaintsRobert PulciniShari Springer Berman2015 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  82. The Comic Book Greats: Harvey Kurtzman and Jack DavisStan Lee1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. Man-ThingStan LeeKevin Feige2005 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  84. The PunisherStan LeeKevin Feige2004 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  85. Marvel Studios LegendsRobert Downey Jr.2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  86. Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsYair Landau2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  87. Wolverine and the X-MenStan LeeKevin Feige2009 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  88. The Comic Book Greats: How to Create a Comic BookStan Lee1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  89. Avengers: Secret WarsRobert Downey Jr.Kevin Feige2027 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  90. Captain AmericaStan LeeMatt Salinger1990 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  91. DaredevilStan LeeKevin Feige2003 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  92. MosaicStan Lee2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  93. God WokeStan Lee2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  94. CronosRon PerlmanGuillermo del Toro1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  95. Keeping the FaithEdward Norton2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  96. X-Men: ApocalypseStan LeeBryan Singer2016 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  97. X-MenStan LeeDan Buckley2011 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  98. The Big UglyRon Perlman2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled!Stan LeeDan Buckley2015 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  100. The Legends Behind the Comic BooksStan LeeMichael Uslan2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  101. The Comic Book Greats: CompendiumStan Lee1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  102. Stan Lee's Superhero KindergartenStan Lee2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  103. Stan Lee's Mighty 7Stan Lee2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  104. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Stan LeeKevin Feige2017 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  105. Trollhunters: Tales of ArcadiaRon PerlmanGuillermo del Toro2016 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  106. Motherless BrooklynEdward Norton2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  107. Ultimate Wolverine vs. HulkStan LeeDan Buckley2013 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  108. Thunderbolt and LightfootJeff Bridges1974 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. Stan Lee's Lucky Man: The Bracelet ChroniclesStan Lee2017 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  110. X-Men: Days of Future PastStan LeeBryan Singer2014 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  111. The Making of 'The Big Lebowski'Jeff Bridges1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  112. BladeStan LeeDan Buckley2011 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  113. Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.Stan LeeAvi Arad1998 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  114. NadineJeff Bridges1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. The Spider-Man StoryStan LeeAvi Arad2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  116. White SquallJeff Bridges1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  117. Dark PhoenixStan Lee2019 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  118. Spider-ManStan LeeAvi Arad2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  119. Blade: TrinityStan LeeAvi Arad2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  120. Generation XStan LeeAvi Arad1996 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  121. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Black Panther - Trouble in WakandaStan LeeDan Buckley2018 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  122. Spider-Man: Far From HomeStan Lee2019 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  123. The Fisher KingJeff Bridges1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  124. 8 Arms to Hold YouStan LeeAvi Arad2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  125. Marvel Rising: Secret WarriorsStan LeeDan Buckley2018 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  126. The AmateursJeff Bridges2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  127. Jagged EdgeJeff Bridges1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  128. Ghost RiderStan Lee2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  129. Marvel's Ant-ManStan LeeDan Buckley2017 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  130. With Great Power: The Stan Lee StoryStan Lee2010 · FilmNotable· 7 shared
  131. Play DirtyRobert Downey Jr.2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  132. Hulk: Where Monsters DwellStan LeeDan Buckley2016 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  133. Avengers: DoomsdayRobert Downey Jr.Kevin Feige2026 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  134. Bad Times at the El RoyaleJeff Bridges2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  135. Dark CountryRon Perlman2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  136. Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes UnitedStan LeeDan Buckley2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  137. The Fabulous Baker BoysJeff Bridges1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  138. Marvel Knights: EternalsStan Lee2014 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  139. Doctor StrangeStan LeeAvi Arad2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  140. The Invincible Iron ManStan LeeAvi Arad2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  141. Guardians of the GalaxyStan LeeKevin Feige2014 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  142. The MuseJeff Bridges1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  143. Sex, Lies & SuperheroesStan LeeFrank Miller2003 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  144. Wild BillJeff Bridges1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  145. HarpiesStan Lee2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  146. BladeStan LeeAvi Arad1998 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  147. Iron Man: Rise of TechnovoreStan LeeDan Buckley2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  148. Spider-ManStan Lee1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  149. LEGO MARVEL Super Heroes: Maximum OverloadStan LeeDan Buckley2013 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  150. Spider-Man: The Return of the Green GoblinStan Lee2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  151. X-Men: First ClassStan LeeBryan Singer2011 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  152. Thor: RagnarokStan LeeKevin Feige2017 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  153. Cutter's WayJeff Bridges1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  154. Doctor StrangeStan LeeKevin Feige2016 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  155. The Secret Origin of X-MenStan Lee2003 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  156. All I See Is YouRon Perlman2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  157. Crazy HeartJeff Bridges2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  158. True BelieverRobert Downey Jr.1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  159. Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & PunisherStan LeeDan Buckley2014 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  160. Black PantherStan Lee2010 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  161. Ultimate Avengers: The MovieStan LeeAvi Arad2006 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  162. Spider-Man Strikes BackStan Lee1978 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  163. Bad CompanyJeff Bridges1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  164. Spider-Man: The Dragon's ChallengeStan Lee1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  165. TRON: The Next DayJeff Bridges2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  166. no artwork
    Hero in CrisisStan Lee2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  167. The Spectacular Spider-Man: Attack of the LizardStan Lee2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  168. Fat CityJeff Bridges1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  169. Stay HungryJeff Bridges1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  170. In DreamsRobert Downey Jr.1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  171. WolverineStan LeeDan Buckley2011 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  172. Kiss Kiss Bang BangRobert Downey Jr.2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  173. Panda vs. AliensStan Lee2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  174. Only YouRobert Downey Jr.1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  175. Geek, and You Shall FindStan Lee2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  176. The Old ManJeff Bridges2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  177. Marvel's Agent CarterStan LeeKevin Feige2015 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  178. Marvel Rising: Battle of the BandsStan Lee2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  179. The Avengers: United They StandStan LeeAvi Arad1999 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  180. The Big LebowskiJeff Bridges1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  181. The VanishingJeff Bridges1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  182. Less Than ZeroRobert Downey Jr.1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  183. Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane ArbusRobert Downey Jr.2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  184. LightspeedStan Lee2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  185. Thor: The Dark WorldStan LeeKevin Feige2013 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  186. The Pick-up ArtistRobert Downey Jr.1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  187. Ultimate Avengers 2Stan LeeAvi Arad2006 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  188. K-PAXJeff Bridges2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  189. Two Girls and a GuyRobert Downey Jr.1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  190. Marvel One-Shot: The ConsultantRobert Downey Jr.Kevin Feige2011 · FilmFaint· 2 shared