Shopping for Superman
The origin story of your friendly neighborhood comic shop.
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Overview
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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Budget
$100000
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$0
Runtime
86 min
Release Date
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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6.6
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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