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Series
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Pekar is a frustrated file clerk working at the local V.A. Hospital. He is also a comic book fan who befriends the young illustrator Robert Crumb and is soon inspired to create comic books based on his own life. Along his bumpy journey he meets, marries and falls in love with Joyce, an admiring comic book seller.
2) Creepshow
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Language
English
Description
Cult classic anthology from two of horrors big wigs, Romero and Stephen King, the film contains 5 sections, held together with 50's style comic images.
Publisher
RLJE Films
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The new anthology series based on the 1982 horror-comedy classic is still the most fun to be scared! A comic book comes to life in a series of twelve vignettes over six episodes, exploring terrors from murder to the supernatural and unexplainable. Haunted dollhouses, werewolves, murderous goblins, villainous trick-or-treaters, the dead, and medical marvels are just a few of the things to watch out for in this new series.
4) Kick-ass 2
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dave (Kick-Ass) decides to start the world's first superhero team with Mindy (Hit Girl). Unfortunately, Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, and she's forced to retire. Dave must join forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world's first super villain, The Mother F%&*r, ̂assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion...
Series
Publisher
The Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Get an insider's look at creating comics with an award winning cartoonist" -- Container.
"From political cartoons and the newspaper funny pages to emotionally resonant biographies and multi-volume superhero epics, the scope of comics is a broad one. While many people may still hold onto the outdated idea that comics are silly or childish, the truth is comics comprise a multi-billion-dollar industry with an immense, world-spanning fanbase of all...
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its progenitors, as well as the evolution of the characters that leapt from the pages over the last 70 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these 'disposable diversions' were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation of a...
Publisher
Dimension Home Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Quick-Stop potheads Jay and Silent Bob wreak vengeance on Hollywood, where Miramax is making a "Bluntman & Chronic" feature film inspired by the comic book version of the guys, but without their permission. En route from Jersey to Hollywood, the guys encounter sexy jewel thieves, a precocious orangutan, a dimwit wildlife marshal, and a nonstop parade of in-jokes and splendid celebrity cameos.
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
From superheroes to superstars, Hollywood has always turned to comic books for imagination and inspiration. In this documentary, discover the history of comic books from page to screen through the evolution and revolutions that have changed entertainment forever. It's a heroes' journey of hits, misses and unstoppable superpowers, featuring the Spiderman, X-Men and Batman films and beyond, plus revealing interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Stan Lee,...
13) Supercon
Publisher
Con Men LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A group of comic convention performers come together over the fourth of July weekend to take down a shady promoter and ego mania star." --
Publisher
MPI Media Group
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Documentary that explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee. Lee co-created more than 500 legendary pop-culture icons including Spder-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, Hulk, the Fantastic Four, and Thor. Featuring interviews from fans and colleagues including Kevin Smith, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart, and more, this film is the tale of one man's determination to tell incredible stories that have enchanted the world for over 40 years.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Twenty years ago, a group of artists left Marvel Comics to create their own company⁵ a company that continues to influence mainstream comics and culture to this day. Image Comics was more than just a publisher. It was a response to years of creator mistreatment, and it changed comics forever."--
Publisher
Public Media Inc
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Combines historical footage, interviews, animation, and live action to trace the history of comic books from 1933 to 1988. Twenty-two significant comic artists and writers are discussed: Lynda Barry, Charles Burns, Sue Coe, Robert Crumb, Will Eisner, Al Feldstein, Shary Flenniken, William M. Gaines, Bill Griffith, Jaime Hernandez, Jack Kirby, Harvey Kurtzman, Stan Lee, Paul Mavrides, Frank Miller, Victor Moscoro, Francoise Mouly, Dan O'Neill, Harvey...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Experience the groundbreaking graphic novel, in a whole new way. Each of the original 12-chapters are brought to life with mild animation, music and voice over. Perfect for the die-hard Watchmen crowd, as well as the casual fan, looking to get reacquainted with the story.
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