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Content Advisory: Brief Nudity, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Profanity Movie Release: 1989 DVD Release: 07/23/2002 Format: DVD - Black and White Edition: Restored/Remastered Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 25 mins Studio: Homevision Members Wishing: 7 Genres: Visual Arts, Language & Literature, Biography, Social History, Hobbies & Games See Also: Comic Book Confidental

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. Though he clearly loves comics, Ron Mann might have more successfully conveyed this with fewer clever camera angles. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Lynda Barry - Herself
Robert Crumb - Himself
William M. Gaines - Himself

The documentary Comic Book Confidential comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. There are neither subtitles nor closed-captions on this release. Supplemental materials include an introduction by Kevin Smith, an interview with director Ron Mann, trailers, and a story from each of the artists featured in the film. This is a solid release from Home Vision that will thrill any comic book enthusiast. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide