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Heroes Manufactured (2017)

A documentary following Canadian artists and their ability to break into the comic book industry while dealing with fandom and the craze of comic book conventions in Canada.

  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Neal AdamsNeal AdamsSelf
  • Photo of Rob LiefeldRob LiefeldSelf
  • Photo of Ty TempletonTy TempletonSelf
  • Photo of Tia CarrereTia CarrereSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Lou FerrignoLou FerrignoSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Karen GillanKaren GillanSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Mark HamillMark HamillSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Lennie JamesLennie JamesSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Burt WardBurt WardSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Stan LeeStan LeeSelf (archive footage)

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