People of the Graphic Novel

The Image Revolution

Twenty years ago, seven superstar artists left Marvel Comics to create their own company, Image Comics, a company that continues to influence mainstre

2013

Legends of the Knight

Legends of the Knight weaves together the stirring true stories of individuals who have overcome devastating obstacles, unselfishly given to the commu

2013

Jack Kirby: Story Teller

A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the

2007

Top 10 Comic Book Heroes

Documentary about the comic book hero, and its role in our society, featuring interviews with some of the creators of the genre.

2002

Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously

Neil Gaiman is one of the most beloved storytellers in the world today, a medium-jumping legend who opened a new era of comics with Sandman, scared a

2016

Superman Now

Writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely take over the Superman stories to refocus and revitalize them, centered on a more relaxed and reflectiv

2011

The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy

This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward t

2013

Independents

Discover what it really takes to strike out on your own and become the next big name in graphic novels. Twenty-four respected creators unveil the secr

2007

Boiled Angels: The Trial of Mike Diana

Florida, 1994. Artist Mike Diana is convicted on an obscenity charge in the wake of an undercover police officer purchasing his limited edition zine B

2018

8 Arms to Hold You

An "Ock-umentary" exploring the character of Doc Ock and the way he as well as his tentacles were brought to life on the silver screen.

2004

Lost Heroes

Lost Heroes is the story of Canada's forgotten comic book superheroes and their legendary creators. A ninety-minute journey to recover a forgotten par

2014

Those Dastardly Desperados

This featurette explores how these fiends became more than just antagonists in a Batman story; they became icons in American pop culture.

2016

No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics

A feature-length documentary film-in-progress chronicling the birth and development of LGBTQ comics through the eyes of several of its pioneers. The f

2021

Marvel: Empire of Superheroes

Marvel and its rival DC Comics were long locked in a battle for supremacy in the superhero universe. But then Marvel revolutionized its storytelling p

2020

Mah-Jongg: The Tiles that Bind

A light-hearted yet deeply moving portrait of the Asian- and Jewish-American women who play this centuries-old Chinese game, shedding light on the com

1998

Chris Claremont's X-Men

Chris Claremont’s X-Men takes an in-depth look at Claremont’s monumental run. Using high-profile interviews, the film explores the behind-the-scenes d

2018

Malditos Cartunistas

Documentary that presents an overview of the production of cartoons and comics in Brazil.

2010

Will Eisner: Profissão Cartunista

Documentary that explores the long and remarkable career of Will Eisner, a pioneering cartoonist whose work continues to have an impact on pop culture

1999

Eight Nights

After years as a struggling actor, Daniel was cast to play a part in Conan O'Brien's "human-centipede-menorah." His bizarre experience evolved from on

2020

The Devil You Know: Inside the Mind of Todd McFarlane

A film about the life and career of the famed Canadian comic book talent.

2001