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Comic Book Confidential (1988) | Criteria

Still from Comic Book Confidential — Comic Book Confidential (1988) — Ron MannPhotographed by Robert Fresco and Joan Churchill

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Ron Mann

Comic Book Confidential

English / 1988 / 1h 30m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.

Included in
Additions: August 2020
Position 9
Included in
Four Documentaries by Ron Mann
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorRon Mann

WriterCharles Lippincott, Ron Mann

CinematographerRobert Fresco, Joan Churchill

EditorRon Mann, Robert Kennedy

ProducerRon Mann

Cast

Frank Milleras Self

Jack Kirbyas Self

Stan Leeas Self

Will Eisneras Self

Robert Crumbas Self

Lynda Barryas Self

Charles Burnsas Self

William M. Gainesas Self

Al Feldsteinas Self

Shary Flennikenas Self

Bill Griffithas Self

Jaime Hernándezas Self

Harvey Kurtzmanas Self

Paul Mavridesas Self

Harvey Pekaras Self

Victor Moscosoas Self

Françoise Moulyas Self

Dan O'Neillas Self

Gilbert Sheltonas Self

Spain Rodriguezas Self