Comic Book Confidential (1989)
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75% of critics liked it
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60% of users liked it
(409 ratings)
Though aimed at those fastidious comic book collectors who spend exorbitant sums for old DC first editions (only to leave them unread and wrapped in plastic), Comic Book Confidential manages to convey the fanaticism and fun of this hobby to non-aficionados. Canadian director Ron Mann traces the… More Though aimed at those fastidious comic book collectors who spend exorbitant sums for old DC first editions (only to leave them unread and wrapped in plastic), Comic Book Confidential manages to convey the fanaticism and fun of this hobby to non-aficionados. Canadian director Ron Mann traces the history of the comic book industry, the idiotic purging of so-called violent comics in the 1950s, and the growth of the collectibles industry. Throughout the film, any comic book which does not meet Mann's exacting standards is trashed (Dell and Harvey, beware!) Among those interviewed are Marvel Comics mavens Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and EC mentors William M. Gaines and Will Elder. The underground "comix" movement is represented by Robert Crumb. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ron Mann, Robert Mann
- Genres
- Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1999 Wide
- Studio
- New Video Group
Critic Reviews
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Roger Moore, McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Affectionate, gentle and nostalgic
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Brian Orndorf, Blu-ray.com
The highest compliment I can pay the picture is that it makes me want to delve further into the research and discussion of comic books, to continue exploring where Mann's work ends.
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Maitland McDonagh, Film Journal International
Excessively kind look at the obsessive fans who descend on San Diego's popular Comic-Con convention.
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James O'Ehley, Sci-Fi Movie Page
Moral outrages! Public comic book burnings! Harvey Pekar!
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Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
Just as much for those not familiar with comics as it is for hardcore fan boys.
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Cast
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Lynda Barry
as Herself
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Robert Crumb
as Himself
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William M. Gaines
as Himself
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Bill Griffith
as Himself
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Stan Lee
as Himself
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Frank Miller (II)
as Himself
- Al Feldstein
- Charles Burns
- Harvey Kurtzman
- Jack Kirby
- Shary Flenniken
- Sue Coe
- Will Eisner
- Jaime Hernández
- Harvey Pekar
