Comic Book documentaries
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1. Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (2003 TV Movie)
G | 90 min | Documentary
A history of superheroes in comic books, from the first appearance of Superman in the 1930s to today's morally-conflicted, violent anti-heroes.
Director: Steve Kroopnick | Stars: Peta Wilson, Denny O'Neil, Jim Steranko, Michael Chabon
Votes: 503
2. Batman vs. Robin (2015 Video)
PG-13 | 80 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While Damian Wayne struggles to cope with Batman's no-killing rule, he soon starts to believe that his destiny lies within a secret society known as, The Court of Owls.
Director: Jay Oliva | Stars: Stuart Allan, Troy Baker, Kevin Conroy, Trevor Devall
Votes: 25,717
3. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015 Video)
PG-13 | 72 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When Atlantian troops assault Metropolis as revenge for the death of their king, the Queen seeks help from the Justice League to find her son who has gone missing during the madness.
Director: Ethan Spaulding | Stars: Sean Astin, Rosario Dawson, Nathan Fillion, Christopher Gorham
Votes: 25,105
4. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010 Video)
PG-13 | 78 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Batman discovers a mysterious teen-aged girl with super-human powers and a connection to Superman. When the girl comes to the attention of Darkseid, the evil overlord of Apokolips, events take a decidedly dangerous turn.
Director: Lauren Montgomery | Stars: Andre Braugher, Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly, Susan Eisenberg
Votes: 28,719
5. Comic Books & Superheroes (2001 Video)
19 min | Documentary, Short
Comic book writers and artists discuss the depiction of superheroes in the medium.
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Will Eisner, Scott McCloud, Alex Ross
Votes: 54
6.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
The Confessions of Robert Crumb
(1987)
55 min | Documentary
In 1987, Robert Crumb presents himself: raised by a Marine father, educated in Catholic schools, married at 21 in Cleveland where he worked for a greeting card company, dropping acid in ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Armstrong, Robert Crumb, Sophie Crumb, Carol Engberg
Votes: 209
7. Comic Book Confidential (1988)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, History
A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.
Director: Ron Mann | Stars: Lynda Barry, Charles Burns, Sue Coe, Robert Crumb
Votes: 1,081
8. Crumb (1994)
R | 119 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
An intimate portrait of controversial cartoonist Robert Crumb and his traumatized family.
Director: Terry Zwigoff | Stars: Robert Crumb, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Charles Crumb, Maxon Crumb
Votes: 21,606 | Gross: $3.17M
9. Comic Books & Superheroes (2001 Video)
19 min | Documentary, Short
Comic book writers and artists discuss the depiction of superheroes in the medium.
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Will Eisner, Scott McCloud, Alex Ross
Votes: 54
10. Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels (2002 Video)
Unrated | 95 min | Documentary
Filmmaker/Comic Writer Kevin Smith interviews comic book legend Stan Lee about his life and work in comics.
Director: Scott Zakarin | Stars: Stan Lee, Kevin Smith, Joan Lee
Votes: 941
11. Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (2003 TV Movie)
G | 90 min | Documentary
A history of superheroes in comic books, from the first appearance of Superman in the 1930s to today's morally-conflicted, violent anti-heroes.
Director: Steve Kroopnick | Stars: Peta Wilson, Denny O'Neil, Jim Steranko, Michael Chabon
Votes: 503
12. Frazetta: Painting with Fire (2003)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary
For over 50 years, Frank Frazetta dominated the art world with his images of fierce warriors, helpless princesses, and fantastical creatures set in the most lavish landscapes. His impact ... See full summary »
Director: Lance Laspina | Stars: Eleanor Frazetta, Frank Frazetta, Heidi Frazetta, Forrest J. Ackerman
Votes: 403
13. Sex, Lies & Superheroes (2003)
55 min | Animation, Documentary, Fantasy
Sex, Lies & Superheroes features the writers and artists who have helped make comic books a medium for sophisticated stories and artwork. Stan Lee discusses the origins of the industry; ... See full summary »
Director: Constantine Valhouli | Stars: Stan Lee, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, John Byrne
Votes: 33
14. Army of One: Punisher Origins (2004 Video)
13 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Katy Leigh | Stars: Ari Arad, Timothy Bradstreet, Gerry Conway, Garth Ennis
Votes: 47
15. Countdown to Wednesday (2004 Video)
110 min | Documentary, Action
Interviews with industry professionals on how to break into the comic book biz.
Director: Hal Long | Stars: Stan Lee, Marc Silvestri, Paul Dini, Matt Batt Banning
Votes: 11
16. 'Hellboy': The Seeds of Creation (2004)
143 min | Documentary
In-depth documentary about the history of the Hellboy comic book, the history of the character and the making of the 2004 movie adaptation of the same name.
Director: Javier Soto | Stars: Nick Allder, Shadi Almassizadeh, Velvy Appleton, Kevin Baillie
Votes: 210
17. A Quick Guide to Understanding Comics with Scott McCloud (2004 Video)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Javier Soto
Votes: 10
18. The Mindscape of Alan Moore (2003)
TV-G | 80 min | Documentary, Biography
Alan Moore writer, artist and performer is the world's most critically acclaimed and widely admired creator of comic books and graphic novels.
Directors: Dez Vylenz, Moritz Winkler | Stars: Glenn Doherty, Florian Fischer, Alan Moore
Votes: 1,043
19. Telling Stories: The Comic Book Creators (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
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 ... See full summary »
Director: Greg Jurls | Stars: Howard Chaykin, Arnold Drake, Steve Englehart, Adam Hughes
Votes: 20
20. Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Legend Reborn (2005 Video)
31 min | Documentary, Short
An overview of the making of the film Batman (1989).
Stars: Robert Wuhl, Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Peter Guber
Votes: 130
21. Generation X: The Comic Book Origin of X-Men (2006 Video)
70 min | Documentary, Action
This documentary is a fascinating journey through the world of comics, with particular attention paid to the X-Men, that should satisfy both fans and newcomers alike.
Stars: Avi Arad, John Cassaday, Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum
Votes: 25
22. The Alchemy of Art: David Mack (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography
This is an in-depth look at the writer and artist David Mack, who Entertainment Weekly designates "One of the true geniuses of the medium."
Director: Greg Jurls | Stars: David Mack, Steven Mack, Terry Moore
Votes: 12
23. Anime: Drawing a Revolution (2007 TV Movie)
54 min | Documentary
A documentary on the history of Anime and its influence in the US.
Director: Karen Somers | Stars: Christine M. Auten, Dante Basco, Colin Brady, Eric S. Calderon
Votes: 84
24. Birth of the Graphic Novel (2007 Video)
13 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary on the graphic novel prequel to The Hills Have Eyes (2006).
Stars: R. Eric Lieb, Heidi MacDonald, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray
25. Comics Britannia (2007)
180 min | Documentary
A look at the history of the British comic book.
Stars: Armando Iannucci, Paul Gravett, Alan Grant, Alan Moore
Votes: 20
26.
A Comicbook Orange (2007–2010)
Episode:
Frank Miller Time
(2007)
Biography, News, Talk-Show
Love or hate his latest comics, there is no denying that Frank Miller is a comic book legend. We take a look back at some of his earlier works you may have missed out on.
Director: Rudy Jahchan | Stars: Casey McKinnon, Rob Noiseux
27. Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist (2007)
Not Rated | 143 min | Documentary
A documentary about the legendary sequential artist, Will Eisner, creator of The Spirit.
Director: Andrew D. Cooke | Stars: Michael Chabon, Max Allan Collins, Will Eisner, Jules Feiffer
Votes: 41
28. Batman Unmasked (2008 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary
Various analysts propose a psychological examination of the Dark Knight.
Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Paul Levitz, Robin S. Rosenberg, Cary A. Friedman
Votes: 367
29. A Mirror for the Bat (2008 Video)
36 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary about the codependent relationship between Batman and his rogues' gallery of villains, exploring the layered psychology behind the characters and the natures of heroism and ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Brosnan | Stars: Brian Azzarello, Dan DiDio, Paul Dini, Paul Levitz
Votes: 36
30. Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound (2008 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary
Starz Inside takes a look at film adaptation of comics books. It interviews some of the biggest names in the industry to discuss the history and appeal of comic book movies.
Stars: Neal Adams, Scott Agostoni, Avi Arad, Shari Springer Berman
Votes: 144
31. The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary
A profile of cartoonist Jeff Smith and his acclaimed fantasy comic book series, Bone.
Director: Ken Mills | Stars: Beth Emery, Jeff Smith, Scott McCloud, Colleen Doran
Votes: 76
32. Art Spiegelman, traits de mémoire (2010)
45 min | Documentary
Portrait of one the most fantastic American cartoonist, author of MAUS, Pulitzer Prize in 1992.
Directors: Clara Kuperberg, Joëlle Oosterlinck | Stars: Art Spiegelman, Françoise Mouly, Nadja Spiegelman, Charles Burns
Votes: 31
33. Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods (2010)
80 min | Documentary
Grant Morrison is one of the most popular writers in comics, and one of the most controversial. He is the Rock Star of Comics, a philosopher and chaos magician, who has used his comics to change both himself and his audience.
Director: Patrick Meaney | Stars: Jason Aaron, Abigail Bader, Amber Benson, Karen Berger
Votes: 398
34. MetaMoebius (2010)
67 min | Documentary
Director: Damian Pettigrew | Stars: Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Jean 'Moebius' Giraud
Votes: 14
35. Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History
The history of the longstanding American comic book company that launched such legendary superhero characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
Director: Mac Carter | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Levitz, Gerard Jones, Mark Waid
Votes: 1,330
36. Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts (2011)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
This insightful documentary dives into the warped mind of the writer/futurist/philosopher behind groundbreaking comics "Transmetropolitan," "Iron Man: Extremis," and "RED."
Director: Patrick Meaney | Stars: Warren Ellis, Matt Fraction, Darick Robertson, Jason Aaron
Votes: 125
37. Better Things: The Life and Choices of Jeffrey Catherine Jones (2012)
Documentary
Jeffrey Catherine Jones is one of the most revered comic book and fantasy artists of all time and a complex character with an unusual life, an ideal subject for an insightful and ... See full summary »
Director: Maria Paz Cabardo | Stars: Julian Jones Arms, Rick Berry, Mike Carbonara, Roger Dean
Votes: 21
38. Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines (2012)
Not Rated | 56 min | Documentary, Fantasy, History
The history of fictional female heroes in Western media from Wonder Woman's creation onward.
Director: Kristy Guevara-Flanagan | Stars: Lynda Carter, Jane Espenson, Michelle Frank, Kathleen Hanna
Votes: 203
39. Comics in Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men (2013)
42 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Patrick Meaney | Stars: Jason Aaron, Art Adams, Lon Brown, Chris Claremont
Votes: 21
40. Legacy X: Wolverine and the X-men (2013)
Documentary
Director: Gregg Temkin | Stars: Chris Claremont, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart
Votes: 55
41. Masterpiece: Frank Miller's the Dark Knight Returns (2013)
79 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Masterpiece: Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns- Documentary -78 minutes This is the master-crafted work of the legendary writer and artist Frank Miller. The film encapsulates, and ... See full summary »
Directors: Alexander Gray, Jeff Maynard | Stars: Mike Carlin, Bob Goodman, Klaus Janson, Jeff Maynard
Votes: 66
42. Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)
TV-14 | 99 min | Documentary
A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.
Directors: Scott Devine, J.M. Kenny | Stars: Christopher Lee, Zack Snyder, Marv Wolfman, Geoff Boucher
Votes: 1,339
43. Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle (2013)
TV-PG | 180 min | Documentary, History
A comprehensive history of the superhero comic book fantasy genre and its influence on American culture.
Stars: Liev Schreiber, Danny Fingeroth, Mark Waid, Stan Lee
Votes: 784
45. Diagram for Delinquents (2014)
133 min | Documentary
In 1950, America was in a state of panic. Juvenile delinquency was destroying the very fabric of society. Ninety percent of all children were reading comic books. In 1954, psychiatrist Dr. ... See full summary »
Director: Robert A. Emmons Jr. | Stars: Brian Azzarello, Al Feldstein, Matt Fraction, Paul Levitz
Votes: 10
46. The Graphic Novel Man: The Comics of Bryan Talbot (2014 Video)
142 min | Documentary
Director: Russell Wall | Stars: Charlie Adlard, Doug Braithwaite, D'Israeli, Al Davison
47. Marvel 75 Years: From Pulp to Pop! (2014 TV Movie)
42 min | Documentary, History
Emily Vancamp hosts this one of a kind experience showing the history and development of Marvel from the first comic book to the latest blockbuster hit.
Director: Zak Knutson | Stars: Axel Alonso, Hayley Atwell, Gerry Conway, Louis D'Esposito
Votes: 1,211
48. Marvel Renaissance (2014)
52 min | Documentary
Documentary about the rise of Marvel Studios after their near-bankruptcy in the mid-1990s.
Directors: Philippe Guedj, Philippe Roure | Stars: Avi Arad, Tom DeSanto, Bill Jemas, Laurent Lederer
Votes: 136
49. Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, History
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
Stars: Axel Alonso, Victoria Alonso, Hayley Atwell, Jeffrey Bell
Votes: 1,769
50. She Makes Comics (2014)
70 min | Documentary
This documentary is about the women and their important role in the comic book industry. It includes numerous interviews with icons like Kelly Sue DeConnick, Karen Berger and Jenette Kahn.
Director: Marisa Stotter | Stars: Janelle Asselin, Karen Berger, Christina Blanch, Shelly Bond
Votes: 132
51. Temple of Art (2018)
100 min | Documentary
A documentary that explores what it means to be an artist and why it's important to pursue your passion- even in the face of failure.
Directors: Allan Amato, Olga Nunes | Stars: Kevin Smith, Neil Gaiman, Chuck Palahniuk, Grant Morrison
Votes: 31
52. Legends of the Knight (2013)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary, Biography, Family
A documentary about the power of storytelling to create positive change in our lives and around the world, expressed through the lens of one of the most popular stories of our time - the Batman.
Director: Brett Culp | Stars: Petaluma Batman, Gotham Chopra, Brett Culp, Brian Elliott
Votes: 133
53. Rude Dude (2014)
92 min | Documentary, Biography
Legendary and award-winning comic book artist Steve "The Dude" Rude confronts the extreme suffering he experiences caused by his bi-polar disorder and decides at age 53 to leave the ... See full summary »
Director: Ian Fischer | Stars: Steve Rude, Jaynelle Rude, Neal Adams, Mike Allred
Votes: 38
54. COMIX: Beyond the Comic Book Pages (2016)
TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, Family, Fantasy
Interviews with the creators and fans of American superhero comic books.
Director: Michael Valentine | Stars: Mike Richardson, Mark Waid, Neal Adams, Stan Lee
Votes: 145
55. Behind the Mask: The Batman Dead End Story (2015)
Unrated | 98 min | Documentary
Director and Writer Eric Dow ("Honor in the Valley of Tears") brings us his second documentary as he goes behind the scenes of the fan fiction short film, "Batman: Dead End." In the winter ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Dow | Stars: Neal Adams, Clark Bartram, Kurt Carley, Sean Clark
Votes: 134
56. Little Person Amongst Media Giants
Documentary | Post-production
What started out as a journey of an independent press person trying to interview Stan Lee, dives deeper looking at creative people and their values, when asked: "What is Success?" and "How do you deal with your failures?"
Director: Kurtis Sasso | Stars: Kurtis Sasso, Neal Adams, Michael Cornacchia, Ryan Sohmer
57. In Conversation: Director L.Q. Jones & Writer Harlan Ellison (2013 Video)
51 min | Documentary
Stars: Harlan Ellison, L.Q. Jones
Votes: 8
58. When Heroes Die: The Making of Superman/Doomsday (2007 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Peter Beals, Duane Capizzi, Steven Galipeau, Lauren Montgomery
Votes: 16
59. Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)
PG-13 | 88 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at the fans who gather by the thousands each year in San Diego, California to attend Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention.
Director: Morgan Spurlock | Stars: Kevin Smith, Stan Lee, Eli Roth, Seth Rogen
Votes: 2,861 | Gross: $0.03M
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