Denny O'Neil

Denny O'Neil

Born: May 3, 1939
Died: June 11, 2020
in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Dennis Joseph O'Neil (May 3, 1939 – June 11, 2020) was an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics from the 1960s through the 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of titles until his retirement.

His best-known works include Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman with Neal Adams. It was during this run that O'Neil co-created the Batman villains Ra's al Ghul and Talia al Ghul. His other notable work includes runs on The Shadow with Michael Kaluta and The Question with Denys Cowan. As an editor, he is principally known for editing the various Batman titles. He also sat on the board of directors of the charity The Hero Initiative and served on its Disbursement Committee.

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Movies for Denny O'Neil...

Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Title: Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Character: Self
Released: August 18, 2020
Type: Movie
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.
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Knight Immortal
Title: Knight Immortal
Character: Self
Released: September 3, 2019
Type: Movie
A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future.
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Title: Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
Released: October 15, 2013
Type: TV
Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these disposable diversions were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity.
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The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
Title: The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 2013
Type: Movie
This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward the Rises finale and the culmination of nearly a decade of creative blood, sweat and tears. Candid, thoughtful and extensive, and comprised of revealing behind-the-scenes footage, countless interviews, audition tapes (with Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy doning the cape and cowl), and a narrative grip and momentum all its own, it leaves no stone unturned.
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Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide
Title: Superman vs. Batman: When Heroes Collide
Character: Self
Released: January 29, 2013
Type: Movie
A short documentary feature outlining the climactic battle scene in Warner Brothers Animation's The Dark Knight Rises Part 2.
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Title: Comic Book Men
Character: Self
Released: February 12, 2012
Type: TV
A show for Fanboys by Fanboys. Set in uber-geek Kevin Smith's iconic comic shop Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash, the show explores every nook and cranny of Fanboy culture from A to Z. Endless circular debates about the technical accuracy of the USS Enterprise's warp-core schematics? Snarky comic aficionados with an encyclopedic knowledge of every Marvel back issue? You bet.
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Heart of Vengeance: Returning Batman to His Roots
Title: Heart of Vengeance: Returning Batman to His Roots
Released: October 18, 2011
Type: Movie
The story of bringing Batman back to his darker roots.
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Batman Year One: A Conversation with DC Comics
Title: Batman Year One: A Conversation with DC Comics
Released: October 11, 2011
Type: Movie
Michael Uslan talks Batman with Dan DiDio , Dennis O'Neil and Scott Snyder (Writer). the group discusses what made them Batman fans.
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Title: Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Character: Self
Released: November 9, 2010
Type: Movie
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
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Robin: The Story of Dick Grayson
Title: Robin: The Story of Dick Grayson
Character: Self
Released: July 27, 2010
Type: Movie
The origins of the Dark Knight's sidekick, Dick Grayson.
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Robin's Requiem
Title: Robin's Requiem
Character: himself
Released: July 27, 2010
Type: Movie
Documentary about the introduction of the Jason Todd character as the replacement Robin, and his subsequent death and rebirth in the DC Universe.
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Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of 'The Dark Knight'
Title: Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of 'The Dark Knight'
Character: Self
Released: July 15, 2008
Type: Movie
Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else.
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The Legends Behind the Comic Books
Title: The Legends Behind the Comic Books
Character: Himself
Released: April 5, 2008
Type: Movie
This new documentary film recognizes the comic book as a true art form, as indigenous to American culture as jazz. It presents comic books as reflectors of a changing America from the 1930's to today, and it hails comic book superheroes as modern-day mythological figures. “THE LEGENDS BEHIND THE COMIC BOOKS” captures for posterity the living artists and writers from The Golden Age of Comic Books (1938-1951) and The Silver Age of Comic Books (1956-1973). Insightful comments are provided by the creative geniuses who were there at the beginning, including…
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The Science of Superman
Title: The Science of Superman
Character: Himself
Released: June 29, 2006
Type: Movie
Documentary about the science related to Superman's Powers.
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Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Title: Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
Character: Self
Released: June 12, 2006
Type: Movie
The history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations.
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Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman
Title: Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman
Character: Himself
Released: November 15, 2005
Type: Movie
A brief history of the DC Comics character Batman, created by Bob Kane in 1939.
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Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Title: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Released: July 1, 2003
Type: Movie
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...
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Comic Books & Superheroes
Title: Comic Books & Superheroes
Character: Self
Released: June 26, 2001
Type: Movie
Comic book writers and artists discuss the depiction of superheroes in the medium.