Jim Lee

Jim Lee (born August 11, 1964) is a Korean-American world-renowned comic-book artist, writer, editor, and publisher. He is currently the Publisher and Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics. In recognition of his work, Lee has received a Harvey Award, Inkpot Award, and three Wizard Fan Awards. Known for his incredibly detailed and dynamic artistic style, Lee is one of the most revered and respected artists in American comics. A veritable legend in the industry, he has received numerous accolades and recognition for his work, including the Harvey Special Award for New Talent in 1990, the Inkpot Award in 1992, and the Wizard Fan Award in 1996, 2002 and 2003. Prior to his current post at DCE, Lee served as Editorial Director, where he oversaw WildStorm Studios and was also the artist for many of DC Comics' bestselling comic books and graphic novels, including ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER, BATMAN: HUSH, and SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW. He also serves as the Executive Creative Director for the DC Universe Online (DCUO) massively multiplayer action game from Sony Online Entertainment (SOE). Jim Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1964 but moved with his family to St. Louis, Missouri when he was young. After graduating cum laude with a BA in Psychology from Princeton University in 1986, he started his professional career at Marvel Comics where his work on the X-Men continues to hold the all-time sales record for single-issue sales at an incredible 8 million copies ...

Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)

A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.  (more)

DIRECTION:  J.M. Kenny  •  Scott Devine
CAST:  Guillermo del Toro  •  Christopher Lee  •  Zack Snyder  •  Clancy Brown

A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.  (more)

DIRECTION:  J.M. Kenny  •  Scott Devine
CAST:  Guillermo del Toro  •  Christopher Lee  •  Zack Snyder  •  Clancy Brown

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010)

A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mac Carter
CAST:  Ryan Reynolds  •  Neil Gaiman  •  Paul Levitz  •  David Cronenberg

A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mac Carter
CAST:  Ryan Reynolds  •  Neil Gaiman  •  Paul Levitz  •  David Cronenberg

The Image Revolution (2013)

Twenty years ago, seven superstar artists left Marvel Comics to create their own company, Image Comics, a company that continues to influence mainstream comics and pop culture to this day. Image began as more than just a publisher - it was a response to years of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Patrick Meaney
CAST:  Bryan J.L. Glass  •  Enrique Carron  •  Rob Guillory  •  Matt Hawkins

Twenty years ago, seven superstar artists left Marvel Comics to create their own company, Image Comics, a company that continues to influence mainstream comics and pop culture to this day. Image began as more than just a publisher - it was a response to years of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Patrick Meaney
CAST:  Bryan J.L. Glass  •  Enrique Carron  •  Rob Guillory  •  Matt Hawkins

Bats of the Round Table (2014)

“Bats of the Round Table,” an over dinner recollection of the original 1966 Batman TV series with Adam West and celebrity friends Kevin Smith, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee, radio personality Ralph Garman and actor Phil Morris.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alexander Gray
CAST:  Adam West  •  Kevin Smith  •  Jim Lee  •  Ralph Garman

“Bats of the Round Table,” an over dinner recollection of the original 1966 Batman TV series with Adam West and celebrity friends Kevin Smith, DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee, radio personality Ralph Garman and actor Phil Morris.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alexander Gray
CAST:  Adam West  •  Kevin Smith  •  Jim Lee  •  Ralph Garman

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michel Viotte
CAST:  Stan Lee  •  Paul Dini  •  Bill Sienkiewicz  •  Lynda Carter

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michel Viotte
CAST:  Stan Lee  •  Paul Dini  •  Bill Sienkiewicz  •  Lynda Carter

Moebius Redux: A Life in Pictures (2007)

French artist and author Jean Giraud is one of the most famous and influential comic strip illustrators and authors of all time. He achieved his greatest fame as Moebius - not so much a pseudonym as an alter ego. With his triple-split personality - Jean Giraud, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hasko Baumann
CAST:  Dan O'Bannon  •  Enki Bilal  •  Philippe Druillet  •  H. R. Giger

French artist and author Jean Giraud is one of the most famous and influential comic strip illustrators and authors of all time. He achieved his greatest fame as Moebius - not so much a pseudonym as an alter ego. With his triple-split personality - Jean Giraud, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hasko Baumann
CAST:  Dan O'Bannon  •  Enki Bilal  •  Philippe Druillet  •  H. R. Giger

Jack Kirby: Story Teller (2007)

A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Jack Kirby  •  Neal Adams  •  Mark Evanier  •  Stan Lee

A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.  (more)

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CAST:  Jack Kirby  •  Neal Adams  •  Mark Evanier  •  Stan Lee

40 Years of Star Trek (2006)

The Space Channel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original STAR TREK. Produced by Mark Askwith, hosted by Jonathan Llyr and featuring interviews with George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, William Shatner, Peter David, Michael Okuda, Denise Okuda, F. Murray Abraham ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Jonathan Llyr  •  William Shatner  •  Leonard Nimoy  •  Nichelle Nichols

The Space Channel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original STAR TREK. Produced by Mark Askwith, hosted by Jonathan Llyr and featuring interviews with George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, William Shatner, Peter David, Michael Okuda, Denise Okuda, F. Murray Abraham ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Jonathan Llyr  •  William Shatner  •  Leonard Nimoy  •  Nichelle Nichols

Joker: Put on a Happy Face (2020)

Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Michael Uslan  •  Denny O'Neil  •  Jared Leto  •  Christian Bale

Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Michael Uslan  •  Denny O'Neil  •  Jared Leto  •  Christian Bale

Knight Immortal (2019)

A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alexander Gray
CAST:  Adam West  •  Kevin Conroy  •  Bruce Timm  •  Julie Newmar

A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alexander Gray
CAST:  Adam West  •  Kevin Conroy  •  Bruce Timm  •  Julie Newmar

In Search of Moebius (2007)

Documentary about Frenchman Jean Giraud, one of the most influential comic strip illustrators and authors of all time and also one of the genre's best kept secrets. He achieved his greatest fame under the pseudonym/alter ego Moebius, and his artistic influence ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hasko Baumann
CAST:  Jean Giraud  •  Alejandro Jodorowsky  •  Dan O'Bannon  •  Stan Lee

Documentary about Frenchman Jean Giraud, one of the most influential comic strip illustrators and authors of all time and also one of the genre's best kept secrets. He achieved his greatest fame under the pseudonym/alter ego Moebius, and his artistic influence ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Hasko Baumann
CAST:  Jean Giraud  •  Alejandro Jodorowsky  •  Dan O'Bannon  •  Stan Lee

Milestone Generations (2022)

The electrifying story of Milestone Media, of the challenges they faced in changing the face of superhero storytelling, and of the rebirth of the company – now with entertainment legend Reggie Hudlin helping to steer the ship – just when the world needs the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Justice Whitaker
CAST:  Reginald Hudlin  •  Denys Cowan  •  Dwayne McDuffie  •  Derek Dingle

The electrifying story of Milestone Media, of the challenges they faced in changing the face of superhero storytelling, and of the rebirth of the company – now with entertainment legend Reggie Hudlin helping to steer the ship – just when the world needs the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Justice Whitaker
CAST:  Reginald Hudlin  •  Denys Cowan  •  Dwayne McDuffie  •  Derek Dingle