14 Jun 1989
Comic Book Confidential
A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.
Rise of the Superheroes
This is the story of how superheroes from Tim Burton's prototype blockbuster Batman, Blade, X-Men, Spiderman to Iron Man and the Black Panther brought to life from the pages of comic books, first took over Hollywood and then conquered the world through action films with larger-than-life characters.
Top Billed Cast
Jenna Busch Herself
Emma Loggins Herself
Chris Claremont Himself
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