

Shopping for Superman
2025-09-19 · 86 min · Not rated
An in-depth look at the history of comic book shops and how they and the people that run them continue to make a difference. Through interviews with industry professionals and the shop owners themselves, Shopping For Superman, explores the cultural significance and ever evolving relevance of your friendly neighborhood comic shop.
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- Directors
- Wes Eastin
- Production companies
- Scratched Lens Productions, The Dazey Phase Production Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 100,000
Top Cast
Todd StashwickSelf
Jim ShooterSelf
Kevin EastmanSelf
Darick RobertsonSelf
Dan JurgensSelf
Chris ClaremontSelf
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