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Comic Book Confidential

starring: Lynda Barry, Charles Burns, Sue Coe, Robert Crumb, Will Eisner
directed by: Ron Mann

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780780025639
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 0780025636
Label: Homevision
Manufacturer: Homevision
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Homevision
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 23, 2002
Running Time: 90 minutes
Sales Rank: 57951
Studio: Homevision
Theatrical Release Date: 1989



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Description:
Award winning director Ron Mann's (Grass, Twist) loving, comic-book-style homage provides the inside scoop on one of the most colorful and popular of all American art forms. From the fantastic adventures of superheroes Spiderman, Captain America, and Batman to the realism of American Splendor, from the terror of Tales from the Crypt to the sophisticated commentary of Maus and the pure insanity of MAD, Comic Book Confidential treats comics with the esteem they deserve.

Amazon.com:
As Kevin Smith observes in his 2002 introduction to the DVD, Ron Mann's 1989 documentary Comic Book Confidential hasn't lost a bit of its relevance. It emerged as comics were enjoying a popular renaissance, when Frank Miller was redefining the Batman mythos in the mainstream, and scores of independent artists found their unique voices in the burgeoning aftermath of the underground comix explosion of the '60s and early '70s. Mann's irreverent sensibilities are perfectly suited to this graphically kinetic history of comic books from the early '30s to the late '80s, itself presented as a graphic hybrid of comic art, archival footage, and lively interviews. All of the major players are included from each era, and Mann's masterstroke--having latter-day comics innovators read from their work--makes for some delicious storytelling straight from the source. Stories from each featured artist are included as another DVD bonus, making this a must-have document for any serious devotee of the medium. --Jeff Shannon



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Nice, but...
Is it art or is it garbage? Good approach to the world of comics, but bias against standard comercial ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The best comic book documentary on DVD
I have an old laserdisc copy of this documentary and can vouch for its quality.

While it's ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF COMIC BOOKS
Comic Book Confidential is one of the best documentaries on comics and has a timeless feel about it. Made ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Ron Mann's COMIC BOOK CONFIDENTIAL
A nice and unusually accessible introduction to an exciting artform. Yes, don't confuse this with THE MASTERS ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - a wonderful, nostalgic ode to the funny pages!
This is a great introduction to the history of comic books and graphic novels. Anyone looking for an indepth study ... Read More

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