14 Jun 1995
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How a new director and cast created a new version of Gotham's classic good and bad guys.
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Uncover the history of the world's greatest super-heroes.
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
Top Billed Cast
Ryan Reynolds Narrator (voice)
Paul Levitz Self
Gerard Jones Self
Mark Waid Self
Neal Adams Self
Louise Simonson Self
Dan Didio Self
Chip Kidd Self
Mike Carlin Self
Grant Morrison Self
Jim Lee Self
Dennis O'Neil Self
Karen Berger Self
Paul Pope Self
Julius Schwartz Self (archive footage)
George Reeves Clark Kent / Superman (archive footage)
Christopher Reeve Self / Clark Kent / Superman (archive footage)
Lynda Carter Wonder Woman (archive footage)
Margot Kidder Lois Lane (archive footage)
Frank Langella Perry White (archive footage)
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