Dennis O'Neil
Also Known As: Jim Dennis, Dennis Joseph O'Neil, Denny O'Neil
Biography: Dennis Joseph O'Neil (May 3, 1939 – June 11, 2020) was an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retirement. His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams. It was during this run that O'Neil co-created the Batman villains Ra's al Ghul and Talia al Ghul. His other notable work includes runs on The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. He also sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dennis O'Neil, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Birthday: May 03, 1939
Deathday: June 11, 2020
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Gender: Male
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Robin: The Story of Dick Grayson
Overview: The origins of the Dark Knight's sidekick, Dick Grayson.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-07-27
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Robin's Requiem
Overview: Documentary about the introduction of the Jason Todd character as the replacement Robin, and his subsequent death and rebirth in the DC Universe.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-07-27
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Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide
Overview: A short documentary feature outlining the climactic battle scene in Warner Brothers Animation's The Dark Knight Rises Part 2.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-29
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Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman
Overview: A brief history of the DC Comics character Batman, created by Bob Kane in 1939.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-15
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Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight
Overview: Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-15
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The Legends Behind the Comic Books
Overview: This new documentary film recognizes the comic book as a true art form, as indigenous to American culture as jazz. It presents comic books as reflectors of a changing America from the 1930's to today, and it hails comic book superheroes as modern-day mythological figures. “THE LEGENDS BEHIND THE COMIC BOOKS” captures for posterity the living artists and writers from The Golden Age of Comic Books (1938-1951) and The Silver Age of Comic Books (1956-1973). Insightful comments are provided by the creative geniuses who were there at the beginning, including…
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-04-05
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Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Overview: Industry insiders like Stan Lee and Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) reflect on the way their colorful creations reflect society at large. They have spread from the pulpy pages of nickel comics to Saturday morning cartoons, the big screen and beyond. They have evolved from simple, All-American heroes to tortured, complicated characters reflecting the dreams, desires and fears of modern society. From Superman to The Sandman, Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked is a fascinating, feature-length look at the evolution of an art form that has proved remarkably adaptable and enduring. Filled with classic images from DC and Marvel Comics as well as extensive interviews with modern masters of the graphic novel like Neil Gaiman and Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns), this documentary, originally aired on the History Channel, goes far beyond the superficial escapist fantasies to probe the forces that shaped the characters who have become legend...
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-07-01
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The Science of Superman
Overview: Documentary about the science related to Superman's Powers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-29
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Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Overview: The history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-12
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Comic Books & Superheroes
Overview: Comic book writers and artists discuss the depiction of superheroes in the medium.
Genres: Documentary Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-06-26
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Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Overview: Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-18
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The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
Overview: This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward the Rises finale and the culmination of nearly a decade of creative blood, sweat and tears. Candid, thoughtful and extensive, and comprised of revealing behind-the-scenes footage, countless interviews, audition tapes (with Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy doning the cape and cowl), and a narrative grip and momentum all its own, it leaves no stone unturned.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-24
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Batman Year One: A Conversation with DC Comics
Overview: Michael Uslan talks Batman with Dan DiDio , Dennis O'Neil and Scott Snyder (Writer). the group discusses what made them Batman fans.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-11
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Heart of Vengeance: Returning Batman to His Roots
Overview: The story of bringing Batman back to his darker roots.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-18
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Overview: A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-09
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Knight Immortal
Overview: A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future.
Genres: Documentary Action Adventure Animation Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-03
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