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Shopping for Superman

Shopping for Superman

The origin story of your friendly neighborhood comic shop.

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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

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

86 mins

Rating

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Release Date

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Country

United States of America

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