Marvel's Behind the Mask will debut on Disney+ on February 12th, and this documentary special promises to delve into the power of identity behind some of the Marvel Universe's most iconic superheroes. It's said that we can expect guests from across Marvel's entire 80-year legacy, including the writers and artists behind the rise of characters like Black Panther, Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Luke Cage, the X-Men, Captain Marvel, and many others.
As the synopsis explains, "From the very inception of comic books, secret identities have been an integral part of both superheroes and villains leading 'normal' lives. But it’s the characters beneath that resonate within us across generations of fans."
"Since the advent of the Marvel Age of Comics in the early 1960s, Marvel’s writers and artists have used the notion of identities to examine the evolving concept of equal rights. 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 is produced by Marvel New Media with Tarmac Creative. The film is directed by Michael Jacobs and produced by Chris Gary and Ryan Simon for Tarmac Creative and Strike Anywhere. Joe Quesada, Shane Rahmani, Stephen Wacker, John Cerilli, Harry Go, and Sarah Amos serve as Executive Producers for Marvel.
We'll likely get a first look soon, but for now, take a look at the logo for the documentary below:
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