Rise of Comic Book Movies
From the masterminds behind YouTube’s Comicstorian: “Tremendous insight and unique perspectives that any comic fan, new or old, will enjoy.” —Rob Jefferson of Comics Explained
It’s the Golden Age of comic book movies, with blockbuster after blockbuster starring larger-than-life characters—Thor, Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, and of course, baddies like Loki, The Joker, and Lex Luthor. When it comes to superheroes of the silver screen, nobody knows more than the masterminds behind the wildly popular Comicstorian YouTube channel—and in this guide to comic book films, they divulge behind-the-scenes secrets and the hidden history behind these must-see movies, including how, after very rocky beginnings, they shot to the top with DC and Marvel as two of the most important franchises in the industry.
If you love The Hulk, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Iron Man, and are still laughing about Deadpool, look no further. With The Rise of Comic Book Movies, you’ll feel like you’re on the film set, walking the halls of Valhalla, and in your very own Fortress of Solitude with your favorites.
Benny Potter, Dan Rumbles, Jason King, Chris Stuckman, Chris Stuckmann
Benny Potter, a professional man-child, is the Comicstorian. With over 80 million views on YouTube, Potter (with the help of his team) has become the definitive source for all thing comic books online. As the executive producer for multiple YouTube channels, Potter has built up an audience with his unique brand of dramatic recaps on comic books, video games and movies. While managing multiple channels he also runs a YouTube mentorship program and has been producing content for other outlets. Potter spent 9 years in the military in multiple capacities and it was during this time that he developed his unique brand of teaching through entertainment. Whenever he has a moment to himself he likes to unwind by working on his personal comic series.Dan Rumbles has been the editor for the Comicstorian YouTube channel since the beginning of 2015. Prior to this role, Rumbles was a coffee aficionado. He has made videos that have aired on countless channels across the internet including the DC YouTube channel. In his free time he enjoys reading comics, riding his motorcycle, playing video games, and being the super cool guy that he is.Jason Keen is the world’s oldest teenager. He graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in History Education in 2004. Soon after he began to teach at the PIONEER School for Expeditionary Learning from 2004-2007, focusing on social studies. After leaving PIONEER he began working at Grand Slam Sports Cards and Comics in Loveland, Colorado with his older brother Kevin where to this day they continue to sells sports cards, comics, games, and toys. The self-proclaimed “analog” gamer, Keen is also an accomplished musician releasing his album Freedom Fries in 2004. He started writing and contributing for the YouTuber Comicstorian 2014. He lives in Ft. Collins, Colorado with his mother and brother and has no plans for growing up anytime soon.Author of The Film Buff's Bucket List, Chris Stuckmann has over 70 million views and over 400,000 subscribers. Early on, Stuckmann was inspired by the great movie reviewer Roger Ebert, and has now gone on to be recognized as one of the top 3 movie reviewers on YouTube.
