Release Date: June 14th, 1989
DVD Release Date: July 23rd, 2002
Not Yet Rated|1 hr 30 min
Plot Summary
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 '60s and '70s, and the dark and human stories of the 1980s. The documentary gifts a rare treat to comic book fans by featuring the artists themselves reading from and sharing anecdotes about their work. Director Ron Mann also covers the controversy surrounding censorship by the Comic Code Authority.
Cast: Lynda Barry, Robert Crumb, Will Eisner, William M. Gaines, Jack Kirby, Harvey Pekar
Director: Ron Mann
Genres: Documentary
