Comic Book Confidential
Seen it?1989 | 90 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$700K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Mann
- Frank MillerSelf
- Jack KirbySelf
- Stan LeeSelf
- Will EisnerSelf
- Robert CrumbSelf
- Lynda BarrySelf
- Charles BurnsSelf
- William M. GainesSelf
- Al FeldsteinSelf
- Shary FlennikenSelf