Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals..

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Overview

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

Cast

Alex Ross
Alex Ross
Himself
Bill Sienkiewicz
Bill Sienkiewicz
Himself
Carmine Infantino
Carmine Infantino
Himself
Dave Gibbons
Dave Gibbons
Himself
Harry Brod
Harry Brod
Himself
Jim Lee
Jim Lee
Himself
Joe Kubert
Joe Kubert
Himself
Joe Quesada
Joe Quesada
Himself
John Buscema
John Buscema
Himself
John Romita Sr.
John Romita Sr.
Himself
Lauren Shuler Donner
Lauren Shuler Donner
Herself
Mark Evanier
Mark Evanier
Himself