Telling Stories: The Comic Book Creators

Artists and Writers on Art, Commerce, and Inspiration

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2005 / 120min.

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Documentary

Synopsis

Hero Video Productions presents a 2-hour DVD packed with interviews with some of the greatest names in comics! Bruce Timm, Greg Rucka, Jimmy Palmiotti, Howard Chaykin, Geoff Johns, Steve Englehart, Trina Robbins, Adam Hughes, and Arnold Drake discuss their work in intimate interviews that reveal the craft and inspiration behind their greatest work. These superstars talk in-depth about their experiences in the industry and how they approach their art. The answers are humorous, insightful, reflective, and instructive, and anyone interested in the creative life will find inspiration in this video. As a special bonus, viewers get to visit Englehart in his studio as he scripts the long-awaited follow-up to his classic run on "Batman". This exciting DVD is from the team behind the highly acclaimed "Terry Moore: Paradise Found" DVD. A must have for any comic fan's shelf!

Directors

Actors

Bruce Timm

Steve Englehart

Geoff Johns

Arnold Drake

Greg Rucka

Howard Chaykin

Jimmy Palmiotti

Adam Hughes

Trina Robbins

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