Comic who confidentials like the regular show, we decided to start a series of strips based on the backstages where you can read about the creation of a strip, the interviews to our characters and have a look to what happens on set before the strip is completed. Comic book confidential movie posters from movie poster shop. A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the. When comic book confidential came out in 1988 the documentary was a breath of fresh air. Year one, which was first published in the original monthly batman series and allowed to exist in mainstream continuity. Charles burns is one of the most notorious authors of horror comics. Comic book confidential 1988 the movie database tmdb. Decouvrez toutes les informations sur le film comic book confidential. The documentary, released in 1989, excellently highlights many of the milestones in american comics history. Original movie poster for the film released in 1988 other ebay dealers are saying 1985 but that is incorrect poster is rolled, never folded, stored rolled in our gallerys dark storage.
Comic book confidential is an american canadian documentary film, released in 1988. Whether you like comic books, are indifferent to them, or dont know them at all, ron manns 1988 documentary presents a great story, detailing the history of the medium and showing off the work. Through animated montages, readings and interviews, this film guides us through the history of the medium from the late 1930s and 1940s with the first explosion of popularity with the superheroes created by great. Less successful but often rewarding is 1988 s comic book confidential, which begins, like grass and twist, as an irreverent pop history depicting the forces of liberation against the squares intent on. Comic book confidential 1988, directed by ron mann film. This week is the annual san diego comiccon international, the largest fandom convention in the united states. Nov 30, 2000 comic book confidential unbreakable is a weirdly personal take on a quintessential american art form nov 30, 2000 4 am 0.
Frank miller scripted and illustrated the highly acclaimed 1986 dark knight series, set in a possible nearfuture. Comic book confidential 1989 stream and watch online. Sure there have been periods of time where i havent collection, the postimage world of the 90s for example im sorry guys, i like the old artwork, and the anime graffiti styled artwork of those. Nov 29, 2010 as we enter into the 90s, he dabbles with sculpture, photography and digital media. The secret team, by alan moore and bill sienkiewicz. Confidentiality cartoons and comics funny pictures from. But it is so well executed that one has to admire manns witty, creative and heartfelt approach. In the 20th century, no artistic medium in north america with so much potential for creative expression has had a more turbulent history plagued with less respect.
Comic book confidential not available on your favorite video service. Orders may ship a day or two later than usual due to temporary short staffing and the large volume of orders received since we reopened. Sphinx productions voyager company combines historical footage, interviews, animation, and live action to trace the history of comic books from 1933 to 1988. Comic book version of the tv sitcom and cartoon that aired on nbc from 1986 to 1990 featuring an alien life form alf living with a family. Comic book confidential 1988original movie poster27x41. Apr 30, 2015 comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and stripart in north america. This book fully embodies the characteristics of nonfiction books. This 1988 film delineates the meteoric rise of the comic book art form beginning with its fervently nationalistic characters and stories of the 1930s and 40s, its underground rebellions of the. Many of its comics equal the quality found in upper echelon golden age pedigrees like the mile high and san francisco collections. Finally, someone in cinema was taking seriously both the explosion of recent, fascinating comic book work and the early history of a form that had enriched american culture since the 30s. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4.
Comic book confidential 1988 stan lee interview youtube. Comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books. Comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles. Brought to light, a political anthology of two nonfiction stories, is published by eclipse comics. In an entertaining and informative combination of interviews, historical footage and stateoftheart animation techniques, comic book confidential provides a positive answer to that. A free oneshot comic book promoting the 1989 documentary film, comic book confidential, which features interviews with all of the creators profiled in the comic.
Comic book confidential appears in an aspect ratio of 1. The erratic picture varied between solid portions and some much less attractive pieces. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. We expect to be back to same or next day shipping soon. To get your comic graded, you must ship your comic book s tocgc the comics guaranty, llc orpgx professional grading experts. Apart from his visual power, burns is also a masterful storyteller. With the comic book industry now enjoying unprecedented respect, manns documentary is a timely if unsatisfying look at four decades of comic history, and. Thirteen graphic novelists talk story, craft, and life outside the box compiled and edited by leonard marcus in 2017. The confidentiality comics and cartoons collected from thirtyfive of the best cartoonists. The video quality of the film is significantly degraded since the cds storage capacity is very limited. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comic con new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. I wish there were more interviews with jack kirby and the hernandez brothers, but its still a fun watch. Comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and stripart in north america. Overall, comic book confidential fails to provide a full documentary about the field, but it includes a reasonable amount of interesting material.
Comic book confidential is essential viewing for anyone interested in the evolution of comic books. If youre heading to san diego, theres a very slim chance that you will pass through a time warp along the way and find yourself at the 1988 san diego comic con instead of the 2011 event. They will grade your comic, encapsulate it, and return it to you. This 1988 film delineates the meteoric rise of the comic book art form beginning with its fervently nationalistic characters and stories of the 1930s and 40s, its underground. Many years later he was continually invited back by dc to expand his dark knight. It talks about all genres and even has a few scenes where the creators narrate scenes from their comics which is fun. This documentary illustrated the history of comics with a special focus on the more recent developments at the time. Directed by ron mann and written by mann and charles lippincott, the film is a survey of the history of the comic book medium in the united states from the 1930s to the 1980s, as an art form and in social context. Overview of comic book confidential, 1988, directed by ron mann, with ron mann, robert crumb, will eisner, at turner classic movies. In ron manns doc, the history of comic books and sequential art in twentieth century america is presented by a nonpareil cast of major creators including will eisner, jack kirby, stan lee, lynda barry, and r. Through animated montages, readings and interviews, this film guides us through the history of the medium from the late. Directed by ron mann and written by mann and charles lippincott, the.
A couple years later he wrote the equally successful prequel, batman. I remember recording this on vcr when i saw it on tv. Manns documentary explores the history of 20th century comic book and sequential art and features the. Decouvrez toutes les informations sur le film comic book confidential, les videos et les dernieres. Confidentiality funny cartoons from cartoonstock directory the worlds largest online collection of cartoons and comics. Comic book confidential is somewhat legendary in comic book circles, and so its great to see it getting a mass release updated for the 21st century. Alternate versions available on cdrom with additional footage. Continuing in this tradition is ron mann, he most famous canadian documentary maker of the last 20 years.
What qualifies comic book confidential as canuxploitation is its decidedly lowbrow subject matter. His instantly recognizable drawings combine crisp, highly stylized linework with dark, disturbing imagery. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. These are available to license for books, magazines, merchandise, newsletters, presentations and websites. Anyway, after watching the shows i tried finding some documentaries about comic book culture, something with alittle more meat on its bones than comic book men, something that actually takes a. While he acknowledges his fascination for weird stuff, his stories still rank among the most captivating and intrigueing graphic novels ever. Comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic. Comic book confidential was rereleased on cdrom in 1994. Foxtrot, by bill amend, is launched by universal press syndicate.
Every time i return to this i wonder why no one has made an updated comic book. In the 20th century, no artistic medium in north america with so much potential for creative expression has had a more turbulent history plagued with less respect than comic books. Comic book confidential 1988 is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in. Vintage 1988 marvel comic book confidential movie spider. Dc comic cover gallery 1987 1992 click on image for a larger view opens a new window dc comics. His 1988 film comic book confidential even won a genie award, and still stands out as his best work, which includes other documentaries like twist and grass. Buy comic book confidential movie posters from movie poster shop. Faca parte do filmow e avalie este filme voce tambem. Gallery of 6 movie poster and cover images for comic book confidential 1988. Click on any image to see links to licensing and related cartoons.
Top ten comic covers of the 80s major spoilers comic. The greatest golden age collections ever discovered. With lynda barry, charles burns, sue coe, robert crumb. High resolution official theatrical movie poster for comic book confidential 1988. Pioneering the local market with new approaches to the medium and direct distribution to our retailers. Video archive for the film comic book confidential, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 1989. This is the stan lee interview from the great 1988 documentary comic book confidential. There are currently two videos available for the film, of which two are trailers, as listed below. Alf helps out brian with his ventriloquist act for the schools talent contest in standin by your man. Comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and stripart in north america today. Watch comic book confidential online vimeo on demand.
Comic book confidential is one of the best documentaries on comics and has a timeless feel about it. Theres been a lot happen in the comic book industry since 1989 but this is great resource material for fans like me. Comic book confidential is an americancanadian documentary film, released in 1988. The confidentiality comics and cartoons the cartoonist group. Jan 12, 2017 january 12, 2017 more key comic books of 1988 to repeat the caveat i gave on main 1980s page which has links to see other years within the decade, the list you are about to see involves no judgment or pricing data, but rather simply ranks the universe of comics published in 1988 by.
It was made in 1988, so its a bit dated, but its so great because its not just about superhero comics. If you are a fan of comic books as a art form, then chances are youve come across comic book confidential. But no amount of pixels can match the thrill of comic book collecting, which continues to thrive in new york city. Ronald mann born june, 1958 is a canadian documentary film director focusing primarily on aspects of canadian and american popular culture, including his acclaimed 1988 documentary comic book confidential he does most of his work through his company sphinx productions, while also running a film distribution company on the side called filmswelike. Comic book confidential s creatordirector, ron mann, calls this process filmography. Between the internet, television and video games, its tough to capture the attention of kids with the printed word. Then alf shows willie and kate the melmac manners book in mind your manners. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Both are based on material from lawsuits filed by the christic institute against the u. Generally, its a historical rather than a confidential look at the medium.
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