Kicker starter for comic shop documentary cgc comic book. Covering comics, movies, tv like no other in the world. Doug was able to channel his life long passion of comics, into creating a character with the perfect balance of offbeat quirkiness and an intimate knowledge of a very complex world. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. This documentary shines a light on the unlikely community that has developed at alternate realitiesone comprised of customers and employees. Trailer for new documentary looking at comic stores across the. It is told through the thoughts and images of some of the greatest talent in the comic book industry like stan lee, frank miller, neal adams, mark waid, marc silvestri, and john romita jr. From superman to the sandman, comic book superheroes unmasked is a fascinating, featurelength look at the evolution of an art form that has proved remarkably adaptable and enduring. Comic book superheroes unmasked is a television documentary that aired on the history channel in 2003.
Filmmakers michael kantor and lawrence maslon discuss their new threepart documentary, superheroes. Comic book heaven is a short documentary that tells the story of joe leisner, owner of the comic book store comic book heaven located in. Visit cbm to get uptotheminute superhero movie news coverage, rumors, videos and more. A rarely seen 1978 documentary about the comics business has shown up online for the very first time, and its mustwatch material for folks who want. A featurelength documentary film from anthony desiato exploring the culture, business, and fandom of comic book stores across america. The series is being produced by robert kirkmans skydance entertainment, marking yet another collaboration with the walking dead creators company. Comic book characters are box office gold, but why do comic book stores struggle to survive. The pretentiousness of the simpsons comic book guy is nowhere to be found at these spots. For the documentary, desiato traveled across the country to interview comic book store owners and wellknown comic book editors and writers. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. But suggestions about the publishers and characters are good too, i just want to learn more about the history of it all, especially during like the 50s and the rise of the comics code.
Comic book movies and superhero movie news superherohype. By zipporah osei globe correspondent, february 9, 2018, 7. Theres been a lot happen in the comic book industry since 1989 but this is great resource material for fans like me. Every comic book documentary you must watch elongated man. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Here youll find a large selection of graphic novels, and collected series books. Comic book superheroes unmasked 2003 dvd planet store. Dec 28, 2012 for your reading pleasure i have listed five of the most annoying and incorrect stereotypes about comics and those who read them.
In an entertaining and informative combination of interviews, historical footage and stateoftheart animation techniques, comic book confidential provides a positive answer to that. Threepart pbs documentary takes superheroes seriously. Calendar northtown the comic book shop, spokane wa. My comic shop documentary a community more colorful than the pages of a comic book. Anyway, after watching the shows i tried finding some documentaries about comic book culture, something with alittle more meat. Comic book characters are box office gold, but why isnt the same necessarily true for comic book stores. This featurelength special shows how comic book superheroes reflect their timesfrom the 1930s to the 21st centuryand how these wishfulfillment figures became role models for generations of children. Watch my comic shop documentary online vimeo on demand. Comic book heroes unmasked originally aired on the history channel is a pretty good documentary largely going over the superhero genre in comic books. This documentary shines a light on the unlikely community that has developed at alternate realitiesone comprised of customers and employees more colorful than even the pages of a comic book.
This documentary shines a light on the unlikely community that has developed at alternate realitiesone comprised of customers and employees more. New pbs film and book survey superhero comic books by calvin reid jul 21, 20. In 1992, steve oto embarked upon a journey from lawyer to comic book retailer. An abundance of golden era and silver age goods, and plenty of vintage issues and. Anthony desiato is raising funds for my comic shop country documentary film on kickstarter. Comic book movie cbm marveldcsuperhero news, rumors. I wish there were more interviews with jack kirby and the hernandez brothers, but its still a fun watch.
For the documentary, desiato traveled the country and interviewed comic book store owners and wellknown comic book editors and writers, like paul levitz and mark waid. The movie stars hamill as donald swan, a comic book enthusiast and technical adviser for a film based on his favorite superhero, commander courage. Documentary filmmaker donald swan heads to the worlds largest comic book convention where he encounters a culture of craziness that hes totally unprepared for. Described as a onehour documentary about comic book subculture, it is. Local comic book store guy steve oto calls it quits, and he wants everybody to know why before the doors are forever shuttered on alternate realities, get to know the character behind the the last real comic book store in the county. The comic book palace a short documentary that shows you what its like inside a small comic book store located in the town of haverhill, ma. Dec 11, 20 this documentary produced by m etrogoldwynmayer features the whole picture of the comic book phenomenon in the united states as of 1988. To lend a helping hand, weve rounded up a list of the best comic book shops in america for you to get your fix. Full movie available to watch for free at comdo be sure to also. A comic book store, a documentary, and a black history month event.
How to sell comic books online start your online store. When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. He worked at my first comic shop and he is an extremely gifted young gentleman. Robert kirkman and amc are making a documentary series about.
Sep 17, 2018 the best comic shops in toronto are gold mines for comic collectors and those trying to get their superhero fix. Interviews multiple comic shops owners in the midwest, as they share their insight on the industry, how recent trends affected them, profitability, etc. The book will be based on the documentary film and covers the comic book industry from its birth during the. Amc orders history of comic books documentary miniseries. It has been a journey filled with accomplishment and disappointment, friendship and heartbreak, and a dream that would become a nightmare. The film is made in the form of a documentary following swan as he travels to san diego comic con to accept an award on behalf of courages creator as a publicity. Staring as augie, an odd obsessed man, running a comic book shop out of his living room. My comic shop documentary was made for a very low budget, with desiato directing, writing, shooting, and editing the movie. My comic shop country documentary now available to watch. Every time i return to this i wonder why no one has made an updated comic book and graphic novel documentary.
My comic shop documentary is an independent, featurelength film. With direct market at a standstill, a documentary highlighting love. Through animated montages, readings and interviews, this film guides us through the history of the medium from the late 1930s and 1940s with the first explosion of popularity with the superheroes created by great. May 02, 2015 bostons comic book scene may be one of the most active in the nation, according to tony davis, owner of million year picnic. From locally published independent zines to mainstream, big name comics, youll find everything youre looking. Robert kirkman and amc are making a documentary series about the history of comic books. It was a journey filled with accomplishment and disappointment, friendship and heartbreak, and a dream that became a nightmare. A neverending battle, with cbr news before its october 15 broadcast on pbs. To help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. My comic shop documentary is an independent, featurelength film about new york s alternate realities. Oct 26, 2011 a documentary i was a part of during my second year of university for my part i was cameraman and visual effects artist.
This festival appearance was only its third so far, and hes yet to find a distributor. Described as a onehour documentary about comic book subculture, it is british production company parthenon entertainments first u. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary 1 mostly dc and marvel, but talks about their relevancy throughout history and politics. Comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and stripart in north america today. The comic book shop is macclesfields one and only comic book shop, selling new and exciting comic book titles, as well as comic and film related goodies. Your online shop could sponsor a forum on a series or character you love. They have evolved from simple, allamerican heroes to tortured, complicated characters reflecting the dreams, desires and fears of modern society. The midwest in panels comic shop documentary 2015 2 midwest comic panels. James shrubb the hiding from the wife guy zachery cohn the purist julien lubimiv the know it all sandy martin the. In 1992, alternate realities owner steve oto embarked upon a journey from lawyer to comic book retailer.
The two talk about lees life, his marriage with joan lee, the 2002 spiderman film, and spiderman comics. Narrated by keith david, and has a great list of comic. Its like pawn stars but in a comic book store instead of a pawn shop. Comedy short about the people who show up regularly to the shop. A feature documentary where 8 artists confined to a comic book store, attempt to write, draw, and complete a 24 page comic, in 24 hours. The truth of the matter is that a large portion of the comics available in your local comic shop really arent suitable for kids. Your premier source for new comics and related collectibles. Pages in category documentary films about comics the following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. Comic store heroes is a reality television program set inside manhattans midtown comics, the largest comic book store in the united states. A lovingly made postcard to comic book shop culture, my comic shop country documentary distributed by first run features looks briefly at the history of these fiercely independent bookstores beginning from their origins in california in the late 60s to their zenith numbering over 12,000 in the 90s and now shrinking to where there. Comix is a feature documentary on comic books, the comic book world, and the phenomenon surrounding them.
Comic book confidential is essential viewing for anyone interested in the evolution of comic books. Homage to a little comics shop hits the comiccon big time. Scarsdales alternate realities comic book store is. The cambridgebased shop has been in business since 1974, making it. May 17, 2016 to help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. There is a limited interest for this documentary, but its colorful cast of characters should entertain viewers beyond comic book addicts. Recent years have seen an increase not only in comic store closures, but the frequency of said closures 2017 alone saw at least 50 comic book stores close between january 2017 and january 2018, and unfortunately 2018 does not signal an end to the trend. Comic book heaven is a short documentary that tells the story of joe leisner, owner of the comic book store comic book heaven located in sunnyside, queens ny. Marvel, dc, dark horse, image and dozens of hard to find smallpress comics. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Anthony desiato, an employee at a comics shop and a comic book lover, made a documentary about his store that is being noticed. Five of the most annoying and incorrect stereotypes about. It featured traditional historians, people from inside the industry such as stan lee, and people who grew. This isnt his first time behind the camera as he has three other movies under his belt.
If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. Threepart pbs documentary takes superheroes seriously cbr. This short documentary follows 81 year old joe leisner, owner of comic book heaven in sunnyside, queens, ny as he cantankerously assesses the status of his business, the comic book industry, and his future. When you attend a comic book convention, use a camera and act as your own channels correspondent, creating live action content which you can then link to your online comic book store. Comix also has tons of interviews with the fans, many in full costumes, as they. I want to watch one, more about the history of the medium, than one about the history of the characterspublishers.
Comic book characters are box office gold, but why isnt the same necessarily true for comic stores. A comic book store, a documentary, and a black history. Comic book movie news rumors videos trailers and more. A host of reallife celebrities including hugh hefner, stan lee, and kevin smith journey into the world of comic book fandom. Check out the cbh facebook page for festival updates, etc and share the love. Ramsey ramirez, helgi davis from mcallen, tx and christopher r. Full movie available to watch for free at be sure to also. In the 20th century, no artistic medium in north america with so much potential for creative expression has had a more turbulent history plagued with less respect than comic books. A podcaster that i listen to has started a kickerstarter campaign for his new comic shop documentary movie.
Filmmaker crosses america to document comic book store culture. The origins of the medium, the evolution of superheroes and all the other genres as they born in different eras. The value of the comics industry grows even more when you consider that comics based films now make up a multibilliondollar segment of the film industry as well. My comic shop history is a podcast hosted by filmmaker anthony desiato my comic shop documentary, my comic shop country exploring the culture. The film is about the history of the american comic book industry from its origins in the 1930s to the present day, and how comic books have mirrored and affected the society around them.
In 1992, alternate realities owner steve oto embarked upon a journey from lawyer to comic book. A featurelength documentary film from anthony desiato exploring the business, fandom, and community of comic book stores across america. Glenn oleary, owner and operator of the comic book palace, has survived over twenty years of business mostly by word of mouth. My comic shop documentary is an independent, featurelength film about new yorks alternate realities.
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