SciFi Dept: Can Superhero Parodies Be Saved?
Kevin Maher asks dedicated comic book fans whether it's possible to make a successful superhero parody.
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Kevin Maher asks dedicated comic book fans whether it's possible to make a successful superhero parody.
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Posted by AMCtv.com
March 26, 2008 4:29pm
Filed under: SciFi Department Videos
Tags: parody, superhero
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