The walking dead creator robert kirkman explores the origins, people and events that have shaped the comic book world in this documentary series. To help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. Secret origins is a title that plays on the idea that comics have an origins story that explains the genesis of heroes and superhero groups. In the 1980s, following the rebooting of the dc universe into the postcrisis continuity, the title was revived to tell new versions of the characters origin stories for the new universe, and ran for 50 issues. Secret origins often put villains on center stage as well as heroes. Founded in 1934 as national allied publications, the company that would one day become dc comics virtually created the comic book, publishing the first comic of alloriginal. Pictures presents an enthralling examination of the creative forces behind the worlds greatest super heroes in secret origin. The series is being produced by robert kirkmans skydance entertainment, marking yet another collaboration with the walking dead creators company. The story of dc comics, an allnew documentary that. A collection of 1970s to 1990s dc comics from secret origins.
May 05, 2018 the walking dead creator robert kirkman explores the origins, people and events that have shaped the comic book world in this documentary series. The books are a combination of origin stories similar to the earlier secret origins series produced by dc, profile pages like dcs whos who series from the 1980s, and short stories which sometimes serve as prologues to. This is the documentary that is being directed by jeffrey blitz spellbound, rocket science, lucky. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. One more page of the history of the ghre and the ghar and the secret origins of the grey goliath. Should you find a full box, be aware that these candies will have aged and may not be too tasty at this point. The bronze age omnibus dc, 2019 series 2019 minus page 2. Amc orders history of comic books documentary miniseries. The comics came sealed in original bags with leaf comic book candy tart n tangy candies that were sealed in separate bags so as not to come in contact with comics. Once in a while, arrow delivers an episode so loaded with dc comics mythology, that you assume it has to. This new series gets off to an awesome start with the origins of the last son of krypton and kara zorel, supergirl, plus the first robin, dick grayson. This dc original documentary is both a compelling insiders tale and a. Secret origins is a dc comics anthology comic series that retells the origins of superheroes the original series ran for 7 issues in the 1970s and was all reprints. With ryan reynolds, natalie portman, christopher nolan, sam huntington.
In fact, the very first story in its first issue, written by kurtzman and illustrated by will elder both of whom are jewish was about two jewish thieves. You really will not learn anything new with secret origins if youre the typical comic book fan boy. Green lantern star ryan reynolds narrates this documentary exploring the rich, 75 year history of dc comics, and featuring interviews with such comic book artists and editors as neil gaiman, karen berger, paul levitz, dan didio, jim lee, dennis oneil, grant morrison, mike carlin, and neal adams. Every comic book documentary you must watch elongated man. Green lantern star ryan reynolds narrates this documentary exploring the rich, 75 year history of dc comics, and featuring interviews with such comic book artists and editors as neil gaiman, karen berger, paul levitz, dan didio, jim lee, dennis. Comics, toys, and collectibles store run by two chihuahuas and their pet humans. The story of dc comics will also be available on demand and for download. The story of dc comics is an allnew documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the iconic company with. Aug 11, 2010 on november 9, warner home video will be releasing a very cool documentary called secret origin. The story of dc comics, which will be narrated by none other than ryan reynolds.
In fact, the very first story in its first issue, written by kurtzman and illustrated by will elder. What with dc comics finally putting their characters on the fast track to big budget films in the box office, this ninety minute documentary is meant to school new audiences that might be interested in learning about. Unscrupulous investigative reporter steve jones brings a filmcrew to gotham city, intending to make a documentary humanizing its most infamous criminals. The story of dc comics is an exhaustive documentary on. The story of dc comics 2010 not rated 1h 30min documentary, history video 9 november 2010. In 1986, just two years shy of its fiftieth anniversary, dc kicked off a series which chronicled the origins of many of its greatest characters. Once in a while, arrow delivers an episode so loaded with dc comics mythology, that you assume it has to pay off big down the line, or it will seem like. Dc comics contacted us and asked if we would do this.
The original dc comics documentary is the first of its kind. Ive watched it several times over the past few years and am glad to finally have my own copy now, lol. The story of dc comics and its going to be narrated by ryan reynolds green lantern. Readers may have been delighted at being able to enjoy the first origins of their heroes, or may have been dismayed at the sketchy quality of comic book art for early issues. Secret origin is a feature length documentary that looks back on dc s storied past from humble beginnings to the monster it has become today. A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as superman, batman and wonder woman. Text article about the history of the doom patrol and the upcoming comic. This one was so complicated that i was working on it for almost two weeks. Over the years, through feature movies, television programs, and various publications, these heroes have transcended the comic book genre to become pop culture icons.
Nov 07, 2014 tonight was a bit of an easter egg omelette. Originally the series was 32 pages and was intended to explore the origins of one goldensilver age hero in one issue followed. This second series of secret origins told of how everyone from superman to the newsboy legion came into existence. May 17, 2016 to help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. The story of dc comics will release on video on november 9th with ryan reynolds narrating it.
Dc comics revived secret origins as an ongoing reprinted comic book series in march of 1973, with a publishing run of only seven issues. Delving into the dc comicsthe new 52 origins of the universes greatest heroes, including superman, supergirl, batman and robin, and more. Both a celebration of the best writers and artists in comics and a thoughtful exploration of seventyfive years of dc comics history, secret origins combines insights from respected hitorians, interviews with some of the most influential comic book creators in history, and excerpts from comics, films, and television shows to bring the story of. It should go without saying that theres tons of comic book art, much. She does art prints that are fucking awesome and you can get a 10% discount by using the promo code gregor. The story of dc comics is an allnew documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the iconic company with unprecedented access to the warner bros. Browse issues from the comic book series, secret origins, from dc comics. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic.
An expansive documentary exploring the 75 years of dc comics, the memorable characters of its universe and the talented artists and writers who brought them to life. At last, the secret origins of the worlds greatest heroes in the new 52 can be revealed. Nov 09, 2010 the purpose of secret origins is two fold. Comic book writer arie kaplan says that while researching his book on jews and comic books he discovered that mad magazine had been using yiddish phrases for years. If so, these qualms seem to have been addressed in 1986 when dc launched its expanded second series of secret origins. Secret origins is the title of several comic book series published by dc comics which featured the origin stories of the publishers various characters. With both marvel and dc planning to base their 2015 comic book events around the idea of the multiverse, its worth looking back at quite how we got to a place where fans dont just have to. Dan richards would eventually be featured in young allstars and allstar squadron. I thought that i might have to post some filler this week, but spencer came through with his inks and colors really fast. A mix of elements, origin looked good considering its inherent restrictions. With rare access to top creators at both dc and marvel, superheroes decoded uncovers how the rise of the superhero parallels americas rise as a superpower in the 20th century, evolving. Green lantern star ryan reynolds narrates this documentary exploring the rich, 75 year history of dc comics, and featuring interviews with such comic book artists and editors as neil gaiman, karen.
Secret origin is a feature length documentary that looks back on dcs storied past from humble beginnings to the monster it has become today. Secret origins is an amazing look back at how these characters originally gained their powers and abilities and became the legendary heroes that they now are. In a previous interview with producer sean welch he said. What with dc comics finally putting their characters on the fast track to big budget films in the box office, this ninety minute documentary is meant to school new audiences that might be interested in learning about characters theyre only vaguely familiar with. This dc original documentary is both a compelling insiders tale and a celebration seen through the inkwell of those who created and lived it, balanced with insights from key historians and filled with interviews, archival footage and a dazzling parade of those forever riveting and splashy dc covers. The quality comics characters were purchased by dc comics when quality went out of business in 1956. Comic book confidential this documentary produced by m etrogoldwynmayer features the whole picture of the comicbook phenomenon in the united states as of 1988. An expansive documentary exploring the 75 years of dc comics, the memorable. Secret origins 2014 comic read secret origins 2014. Easter eggs and dc comics references in the secret. Watch the trailer after the jump courtesy of collider from the press release. Celebrate and explore the history of dc comics, the creator of batman, superman, wonder woman, the flash, green lantern, captain marvel, teen titans, green arrow, aquaman, the justice league and many other superheroes.
Secret origins 2014 2015 from dc comics league of comic. Behind the amazing tales of superman, batman, wonder woman and a host of other wellknown characters is the equally impressive story of the challenges, creativity and triumphs of the company that brought those characters to life. Also, you may have noticed a banner under the comic for my wifes etsy shop. Find the value of the dc comic secret origins volume 3. On learning of this, batman immediately tries to intervene, but finds his warnings scorn unscrupulous investigative reporter steve jones brings a filmcrew to gotham city, intending to make a documentary humanizing. Founded in 1934 as national allied publications, the company that would one day become dc comics virtually created the comic book. I could show this to people who arent comic book fans or marvel fanboys, is that without dc comics, we wouldnt have the first superman movie, we wouldnt have. Here is the trailer for warner home videos upcoming documentary on dc comics called secret origin. I highly recommend this doc to not only fans of dc but, to fans of comic books in general.