I want to watch one, more about the history of the medium, than one about the history of the characterspublishers. A must see for any comic book lover, er for any lover of american and indeed world history for that matter. A comprehensive history of the superhero comic book fantasy genre and its influence on american culture. Peta wilson, denny oneil, jim steranko, michael chabon. Comic book confidential this documentary produced by m etrogoldwynmayer features the whole picture of the comicbook phenomenon in the united states as of 1988. Pages in category documentary films about comics the following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. The 5 scariest characters on comic book television oct 30, 2019 though intended to ensure wholesome reading for youngsters, the cca had a second, potentially more sinister purpose. As ec publisher bill gaines put it in the documentary comic book confidential, the ccas first act was to ban almost every word used in ecs titles. This dvd from the history channel shows how how the. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary the origin. Amc orders history of comic books documentary miniseries. The comic was written by michael hirst, features interior artwork by dennis calero, and is set before the events of season one.
As ec publisher bill gaines put it in the documentary comic book confidential, the ccas first act was to ban almost every word used in ecs. Narrated by keith david, and has a great list of comic artists and writers being interviewed. Filmed in ireland, it premiered on march 3, 20, in canada. May 07, 2012 comic book independents documentary trailer bain street productions.
Only, some people didnt realize it was fictional, since the scripted story disclaimer was buried deep in the credits. The film is about the history of the american comic book industry from its origins in the 1930s to the present day, and how comic books have mirrored and affected the society around them. The grittiness that made the comic book so good was eschewed in favor of an over the top elektra, a jovial socialite version of the kingpin and a plot that made very little sense. Look no further than this great resource and educational value of superheroes and villains.
Using modern film clips, vintage comic artwork, historical archival material, and. Kennedy with the last remaining documents scheduled for release later this year. Dec 11, 20 comic book confidential this documentary produced by m etrogoldwynmayer features the whole picture of the comic book phenomenon in the united states as of 1988. History channel to decode origins of superheroes in docuseries. With rare access to top creators at both dc and marvel, superheroes decoded uncovers how the rise of the superhero parallels americas rise as a superpower in the 20th century, evolving.
Batman tv show, which drove thousands of readers to the comics racks. The russo brothers also direct one of the best actions scenes in marvel history so far, the airport scene, which looks as if it leapt straight out of a comic book. Turtle power kick starts indie comics robert kirkmans. Comic book independents documentary trailer youtube. The network will air superheroes decoded, a twopart documentary on. Also from the hallowed halls of dramatic voices is keith david who in my opinion is in the pantheon along with james earl jones and john facenda. Comic book superheroes unmasked is a television documentary that aired on the history channel in 2003. Vanguard of a revolution is a coproduction of firelight films, inc. Twentyfour respected creators unveil the secrets of the artistic mind, by talking about their favorite medium, the lowest of lowbrow arts.
In 1810, miguel hidalgo y costilla, a catholic priest, launched. Comics can also be documentary in her latest book, u. The series is being produced by robert kirkmans skydance entertainment, marking yet another collaboration with the walking dead creators company. Apr 19, 2017 history is tapping some big names from marvel and dc to uncover the hidden origin stories of comics biggest heroes. To help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. It featured traditional historians, people from inside the industry such as stan lee, and people who grew. History airs new doc series on comic book industry, superheroes. Xkcd is another great example of a simple style comic being used to communicate more subtle messages. Filmhub allows filmmakers to upload your film for free, while streaming channels discover, order, and stream your work worldwide. Dec 12, 2017 learn how kevin eastman and peter lairds teenage mutant ninja turtles. It was a huge blow as it was an early entry in the marvel universe and made me wonder if films like spiderman and xmen were going to end up outliers.
The documentary provides the rare opportunity to explore the subjects of race, gender, and religion stereotyping through the universally popular medium of comic books and cartoons. And, as evidenced by the sheer number of adaptations in film, television. It wont win awards for the story, but at least it wasnt based on the same. Ice road truckers is one of historys bestknown reality shows, depicting the perilous lives of drivers in the iciest regions of canada and alaska. In january 2019, it was announced that the 20episode sixth season, which was ordered on september 12, 2017, ahead of its fifthseason premiere, would be the final season of the series. Comic book superheroes unmasked part 1 of 9 youtube.
This browser is supported only in windows 10 and above. Willamette week in 24 hour comic, 8 artists attempt to create a comic book in you guessed it 24 hours july 5, 2017 24 hour comic creators challenge themselves in. A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including afroamerican players, playerteam owner relations and the resilience of the game. The comic book was retitled marvel mystery comics and history was made in.
The 5 scariest characters on comic book television. According to our visitors these are the most valuable works in our vast library of nonfiction films. Bbc4 to screen history of comics media the guardian. Cbr news spoke with kantor and maslon who also coauthored a companion book, superheroes capes, cowls, and the creation of comic book culture, on sale now about their project, their own history as comic book fans, and the fiveyear process of putting the documentary together. If you are going to watch a documentary on the history of comic books. Michael and laurence also authored superheroescapes, cowls, and the creation of comic book culture, a companion book to the. Every comic book documentary you must watch elongated man. Masters of comic book art eisner, kirby, ditko, adams, wrightson, miller 1987. Blueprint s1 e3 spiderman to spawn, how todd mcfarlane became the biggest comic book artist ever blueprint duration. This documentary originally aired on pbs, directed by michael cantor and. Comic book fans get dream docuseries from history channel. Perhaps the most commercially successful television to comic book transition is buffy the vampire slayer. John chancellor, daniel okrent, ossie davis, paul roebling. More than two million declassified government files offer new evidence about lee harvey oswalds activities in the weeks, months and years before the assassination of president john f.
The 5 scariest characters on comic book television agents of s. Vikings is a historical drama television series created and written by michael hirst for the history channel. Discover what it really takes to strike out on your own and become the next big name in graphic novels. A twonight documentary about the history of superheroes in comic books, the movies, and on television, superheroes decoded does a good job. Look no further than this great resource and educational value of superheroes and villains galore. While some stories took place between episodes or between seasons, the canonicity whether or not they mattered to the. Pictures the history channel has the docuseries comic book fans have been waiting for, whether they know it or not. The origins of the medium, the evolution of superheroes and all the other genres as they born in different eras. Mexico was first populated more than,000 years ago before the spanish conquered and colonized the country in the 16th century.
History orders comic book special superheroes decoded. The three eras of the modern comic book movie the artifice. History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. And sure, its been criticized by actual trucker media like truck news for exaggerating or even outright faking some of the danger, but the real scandal hit the show in 20, when ice road truckers star timothy zickuhr kidnapped a woman and held. May 01, 2017 a twonight documentary about the history of superheroes in comic books, the movies, and on television, superheroes decoded does a good job of summarizing how we arrived at our current state. Drawn together, comics, diversity and stereotypes kaur films. Check the history show schedule and find out when your favorite shows are airing.
They would also inspire the horror titles of the 1990s independent market which never faced the comics code authority or. From my vhs recordings, here is the documentary comic book superheroes unmasked, which aired on june 23rd, 2003 with commercials. Comic book independents documentary trailer bain street productions. A neverending battle is the first documentary to examine the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact.
Magazine articles were printed in rolling stone and others, cartoonists appeared on television, film documentaries were made comic book confidential, 1989. Drawn together boldly encourages viewers to unlearn stereotyping, look beyond the obvious, and confront media prejudicesall through an uncommon and inherently. The history channel is giving us a revealing peek under the cape with its new. A neverending battle is the first documentary to examine the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary 1 mostly dc and marvel, but talks about their relevancy throughout history and politics. Comic book superheroes unmasked history channel aired. Zenescope partnered with the history channel to create a free vikings comic book based on the series. A history of superheroes in comic books, from the first appearance of superman in the 1930s to todays morallyconflicted, violent antiheroes.
If you are like me and are at all interested in history, specifically comic book history and how the industry has evolved and responded to events over the years then this is a. Could have used a little bit more exciting graphics however in the presentation. Even history channel is doing comic book adaptations with. The documentary is hosted and narrated by liev schreiber, directed by michael kantor and cowritten by michael and laurence maslon. Dc comics to release documentary about supervillains. Comic book movies are solid blockbuster fare now, but there are plenty of. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history vulture. A new twopart documentary focuses on deconstructing the appeal and influence of comic book superheroes. May 17, 2016 to help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. The cable network will air the twopart special superheroes decoded on april 30. Bbc4 is to explore the world of british comics in a new season of programmes that includes a history of the genre and.
Learn how kevin eastman and peter lairds teenage mutant ninja turtles. Nov 20, 2017 in 1992, seven acclaimed comic book artists at marvel todd mcfarlane, rob liefeld, jim lee, jim valentino, marc silvestri, erik larsen, and whilce portacio changed the entertainment landscape as we know it. Mar 24, 2020 the russo brothers also direct one of the best actions scenes in marvel history so far, the airport scene, which looks as if it leapt straight out of a comic book. Willamette week in 24 hour comic, 8 artists attempt to create a comic book in you guessed it 24 hours july 5, 2017 24 hour comic creators challenge themselves in a new documentary july 25, 2017. Threepart pbs documentary takes superheroes seriously.
Using expert and comic book insider interviews, never seen before historical photographs and films, and animation, diagram goes further than any previous comic book documentary to explore and understand the controversial figure at the center of this american tale. A neverending battle is a threepart documentary by pbs that examines the history of the comic book industry. Villains of dc comics, bloody disgusting reports as the title indicates, the documentary will explore the compelling, diverse and legendary society of supervillains of the publishers universe, and will feature interviews with comic writers and some of the characters. Beginning in 1998, while the show starring sarah michelle gellar pictured was still airing, dark horse comics began to publish tiein comics detailing new adventures. The show will track the history of comic books and superheroes through the decades. Independent lens caught up with isaac solotaroff, the filmmaker behind wham. Feb 08, 2019 see, the history channel styled bigfoot captured as a real documentary, about an actual real live forest ape, despite the fact that the entire program was pure fiction. The masters of comic book art, 1987, book publishers started publishing comic books including the eyeopening 1991 anthology of women cartoonists twisted sisters from penguin, feature.
History is tapping some big names from marvel and dc to uncover the hidden origin stories of comics biggest heroes. In 1992, seven acclaimed comic book artists at marvel todd mcfarlane, rob liefeld, jim lee, jim valentino, marc silvestri, erik larsen, and whilce portacio changed the entertainment landscape as we know it. Oct, 2011 independent lens caught up with isaac solotaroff, the filmmaker behind wham. But suggestions about the publishers and characters are good too, i just want to learn more about the history of it all, especially during like the 50s and the rise of the comics code. Persepolis told us about the islamic revolution, the history of iran, and the struggles of women and the veil, all in a far more accessible style albeit a more narrow focus than a weighty factual book could manage. It didnt take long for marvels superhero mashup avengers.
At the height of their popularity through work on titles like spiderman, xmen, and xforce, the seven risked everything to form their own company, image comics. Wilson and artist christian ward have crafted a book that laughs in the face. The history channel comic book superheroes unmasked. It was first distributed at comic con 20 and by comixology in february 2014.
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