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Shopping for Superman
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Shopping for Superman

2025-09-19 · 86 min · Not rated

Documentary · History · Animation

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 StashwickTodd StashwickSelf
Jim ShooterJim ShooterSelf
Kevin EastmanKevin EastmanSelf
Darick RobertsonDarick RobertsonSelf
Joe Ferrara IISelf
Dan JurgensDan JurgensSelf
Mike QuirkNarrator
Carr D'AngeloSelf
Megan HutchisonSelf
Scott McCloudSelf
Dan DidioSelf
Laura CvammenShop Girl
Chris ClaremontChris ClaremontSelf
Phil LaMarrPhil LaMarrSelf

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