Joe Quesada

Production

Joe Quesada

Born 1962-12-01 · New York City, New York, USA

Acting credits

Chasing Amy poster
6.7

Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything is going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she's a lesbian.

Chasing Amy

1997

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back poster
6.4

When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travel to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

2001

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes poster
6.9

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

2001

Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked poster
7.5

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...

Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

2003

Clerk poster
6.2

A look at Kevin Smith's life and career from his childhood in New Jersey, to the day they cemented his footprints at the world famous TCL Chinese Theater, with a flock of famous folks testifying on Silent Bob's behalf!

Clerk

2021

With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story poster
6.8

At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.

With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story

2010

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe poster
6.9

A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

2014

Marvel's Behind the Mask poster
7.1

A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.

Marvel's Behind the Mask

2021

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop! poster
6.8

In celebration of the publisher's 75th anniversary, the hour-long special will take a detailed look at the company's journey from fledgling comics publisher to multi-media juggernaut. Hosted by Emily VanCamp (S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter), the documentary-style feature will include interviews with comic book icons, pop culture authorities, and Hollywood stars. The special also promises an "extraordinary peek into Marvel's future!" Might Marvel release the first official footage from next year's Avengers: Age of Ultron or Ant-Man? If they do, you'll know about it here.

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!

2014

Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee poster
7.1

Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, this Stan Lee tribute takes viewers on an action-packed journey throughout the life of Lee and across the Marvel Universe, sharing never-before-seen interviews and archive footage with Lee himself from deep within the Marvel and ABC News archives.

Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee

2019

Hero in Crisis poster
NR

Documentary exploring the personal hardships of Peter Parker and the burden of being Spider-Man in the film 'Spider-Man 2'.

Hero in Crisis

2004

The Concert for New York City poster
5.1

The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, honoring the city’s resilience and the heroism of first responders after 9/11. Attended by thousands of firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers, the concert features performances by Paul McCartney, The Who, Elton John, Billy Joel, and other music legends in a powerful tribute to unity, courage, and recovery.

The Concert for New York City

2001

Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic Years poster
6.7

A full-length documentary that follows the history of Captain America from 1941 to present, and explores how "Cap" has been a reflection of the changing times and the world he has existed in throughout the years. Fans will hear from various Marvel luminaries including Stan Lee, Joe Quesada, Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Jeph Loeb, Louis D'Esposito, Chris Evans and Hayley Attwell, as well as family members of Cap's creators.

Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic Years

2016

Spider-Man Tech poster
7.7

This documentary discuss all the laws of physics , genetic biology and reflexis which Peter Parker (Spiderman) uses and how he become so powerful dispite of having comparatively weak body.

Spider-Man Tech

2007

The Invincible 'Iron Man' poster
7.0

A documentary divided into six-part: For a look at the movie's comic book origins, we hear notes from Brevoort, Quesada, creator Stan Lee, writers Gerry Conway, Joe Casey, Dan Knauf, Charles Knauf and Warren Ellis, writer/artist Bob Layton, and artists Gene Colan, John Romita, Jr., Patrick Zircher and Adi Granov. The piece examines the origins of Iron Man as well as aspects of the character, supporting roles and villains. We also learn about the series' development, various story lines it pursued over the years, and challenges.

The Invincible 'Iron Man'

2008

The Spider-Man Story poster
7.0

A documentary tie-in for the 2002 Spider-Man 2 film. Somewhat lost media as an incomplete version was uploaded to YouTube.

The Spider-Man Story

2002

Outfitting a Hero poster
6.0

Featurette on the redesign for the screen of the title character's outfit for Captain America: The First Avenger.

Outfitting a Hero

2011

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NR

This documentary is a fascinating journey through the world of comics, with particular attention paid to the X-Men, that should satisfy both fans and newcomers alike.

Generation X: The Comic Book Origin of X-Men

2006

Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts poster
7.0

Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts is a feature-length documentary that takes an in depth look at the life, career and mind of the British comic book writer Warren Ellis. The film combines extensive interviews with Ellis with insights from his colleagues and friends, as well as ambient visual re-creations of his prose and comics work.

Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts

2011

Spider-Man: The Mythology of the 21st Century poster
6.9

The mythology behind Spider-Man

Spider-Man: The Mythology of the 21st Century

2002

8 Arms to Hold You poster
NR

An "Ock-umentary" exploring the character of Doc Ock and the way he as well as his tentacles were brought to life on the silver screen.

8 Arms to Hold You

2004

In Search of Steve Ditko poster
7.0

Jonathan Ross attempts to track down reclusive comic book artist Steve Ditko, best known as the co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange for Marvel Comics in the early 1960s.

In Search of Steve Ditko

2007

Comic Book Literacy poster
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Comic books are a medium as diverse as movies and encourage more thought than video games. Yet this misunderstood medium has always been the dirty little secret of the literature world. From the immigrant who learns English by reading Superman comics to the child who develops a love of literature from the X-Men, comics have kept America reading for decades with fantastic tales, well structured stories and amazing fantasies.

Comic Book Literacy

2009

Sin and Salvation: The Comic Book Origin of Ghost Rider poster
4.0

A look at the comic book history of the title character, one section a piece dedicated to 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000's by way of some interesting interviews with the various artists and writers who have worked on the different incarnations of the Marvel Comics that the film was based on. When combined the four parts of this documentary clock in at just over forty-five minutes in length. Those who are familiar with the various comics will definitely enjoy this look back at the character's history and hearing about it from the people who made it happen.

Sin and Salvation: The Comic Book Origin of Ghost Rider

2007