Below you will find various documentaries related to comics. This is a good place to learn about the history of comics, specific titles, and creators.
Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse
An examination of Art Spiegelman’s work, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus. Includes clips of Spiegelman and other notable figures.
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Batman & Bill
This documentary explores how Bill Finger was erased as the creator of Batman for years.
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Comic Book Confidential
This documentary profiles twenty-two significant artists and writers working on comic books, graphic novels and strip-art in 1988. It combines interviews, historical footage, and animation to tell the history of US comics from around 1940-1988.
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Comic Book Independents
This documentary interviews twenty-four creators about independent comics.
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Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods
A documentary focused on interviewing Grant Morrison and some of the creators he has worked with.
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In Search of Steve Ditko
Jonathan Ross attempts to track down reclusive comic book artist Steve Ditko, one of the co-creators of Spider-Man and other Marvel heroes.
On YouTube
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