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The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics
The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics

The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics

Genres

Documentary

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The history and impact of the graphic novel Watchmen.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

29 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

21 July 2009

Country

United States of America

Cast

Malin Åkerman

Malin Åkerman

Self

Jackie Earle Haley

Jackie Earle Haley

Self

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

Self

Gerard Way

Gerard Way

Self

Billy Crudup

Billy Crudup

Self

Jenette Kahn

Jenette Kahn

Self

Zack Snyder

Zack Snyder

Self

Dave Gibbons

Dave Gibbons

Self

Len Wein

Len Wein

Self

Paul Levitz

Paul Levitz

Self

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Self

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