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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Documentary · 2010
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
Movie details
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
“Uncover the history of the world's greatest super-heroes.”
2010 Documentary 1h 30m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.0 / 10
Community rating
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Mac Carter
Written by
Mac Carter
Ryan Reynolds
Narrator (voice)
P
Paul Levitz
Self
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Gerard Jones
Self
Mark Waid
Self
Neal Adams
Self
Joe Kubert
Self
Louise Simonson
Self
Court is in session
Put Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.