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Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
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Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics

2013-10-23 · 99 min · ★ 6.8

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A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.

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Directors
Scott Devine, J.M. Kenny
Production companies
DC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christopher LeeChristopher LeeNarrator
Guillermo del ToroGuillermo del Toro
Zack SnyderZack Snyder
Clancy BrownClancy Brown
Kevin ConroyKevin Conroy
Richard DonnerRichard Donner
Andrea RomanoAndrea Romano
Jim LeeJim Lee
Geoff JohnsGeoff Johns
Michael UslanMichael Uslan
Peter TomasiPeter Tomasi
Claudia BlackClaudia Black
Paul DiniPaul Dini

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