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Ghost Empire: The Forgotten Story of Harvey Comics

For half a century Harvey Comics characters ruled newsstands, television screens, and the imaginations of children across the United States. While the names Casper the Friendly Ghost, Richie Rich, Little Audrey, Dick Tracy, and The Green Hornet live on, Harvey Comics has been largely forgotten. This film will bring together stories from family members, artists, historians, and celebrities to reveal the untold story of a company that changed comic books and pop culture forever.

  • Documentary
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mark ArnoldMark ArnoldHimself
  • Photo of Jerry BeckJerry BeckHimself
  • Photo of Howard BeckermanHoward BeckermanHimself
  • Photo of Barry BlumbergBarry BlumbergHimself
  • Photo of Angelo DeCesareAngelo DeCesareHimself
  • Photo of Tom DeFalcoTom DeFalcoHimself
  • Photo of Christine EbersoleChristine EbersoleHerself
  • Photo of Mark EvanierMark EvanierHimself
  • Photo of Danny FingerothDanny FingerothHimself
  • Photo of Steve GeppiSteve GeppiHimself

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