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Comic Book Confidential (1989)

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Release Date: Sep 10, 1988 Wide

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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

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest

Directed By: Ron Mann

In Theaters: Sep 10, 1988 Wide

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Critic Reviews for Comic Book Confidential

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Moral outrages! Public comic book burnings! Harvey Pekar!

November 9, 2004 Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page

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James O'Ehley

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Just as much for those not familiar with comics as it is for hardcore fan boys.

November 23, 2002 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Ryan Cracknell

Apollo Guide

an enjoyable and informative documentary

August 4, 2002 Comment

James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

The comics themselves are the least interesting part of the movie.

July 14, 2002 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Christopher Null

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Awesome look at some great underground comic creators. Great double bill with Crumb.

February 8, 2008

Christopher Brown

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I was happy to re-watch this documentary, one of the first that I ever saw on the subject of comic book history. There's some fun, light interviews with the heavy-hitters of the medium, covering the subject up to the late 80's in relatively decent detail.I have a lot of nostalgia for this one, and would recommend it highly as a result.Check it out.

July 30, 2010

Bill Bryant

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