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The Legend of Kingdom Come, the foundational DC work of Mark Waid and Alex Ross, is under documentary production. The documentary will explore the making of this legendary comic book masterpiece, giving a behind-the-scenes view of artist Alex Ross's innovative technique and his working with writer Mark Waid.
The Legend of Kingdom Come's trailer gives viewers a taste of what they might expect from the forthcoming documentary. Interviews with Waid and Ross cover their experiences working on the historic project. The trailer also features opinions of other comic book icons on why Kingdom Come is a noteworthy and ongoing creation.
Under direction of Remsy Atassi and produced by Sal Abbinanti, The Legend of Kingdom Come promises to expose the unseen narrative behind the production of this historic DC Comics work. Interviews with creators including Paul Dini, Todd McFarlane, and Amanda Conner will give the documentary a thorough and perceptive view of the beginnings of Kingdom Come.
Following his great work on Marvels, Kingdom Come offered Alex Ross the chance to present his artistic vision for DC superheroes. A commentary on the grim and brutal trends in Comics during the 1990s, the narrative of an aging Superman emerging from retirement to face a fresh generation of violent heroes offered Ross's realistic and captivating visual style helped to bring legendary heroes including Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to life from his complex and meticulous paintings.
The trailer emphasizes how Ross's artwork shaped later DC character on film adaptations. It features side-by-side contrasts of Ross's drawings with advertising for big-screen movies including Justice League and Wonder Woman. In the trailer, Paul Dini highlights how Ross's art influences popular culture and notes how he finds hints of Ross's work in many media, from posters to bus ads.
For every comic book enthusiast, The Legend of Kingdom Come is an absolutely must-see production. The documentary promises to provide a rare and perceptive window into the production of a DC Universe classic work. The film will offer a thorough and interesting view of Kingdom Come, its influence on comics, and its legacy by means of its long interviews and thorough investigation of the creative process.
Fall 2024 will see the availability of The Legend of Kingdom Come on Kickstream.