Shopping for Superman (2025)
• September 19th, 2025 • 1h 26min
Documentary, History, Animation
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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