Documentaries - comics
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1. 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: 1,090
2. Comic Book Men (2012–2018)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
An unscripted series set in Smith's iconic comic shop Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash and captures the world of the neighborhood comic book store and fanboy culture.
Stars: Kevin Smith, Walter Flanagan, Mike Zapcic, Bryan Johnson
Votes: 5,573
3. 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: 502
4. 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: 21,588 | Gross: $3.17M
5. The Devil You Know: Inside the Mind of Todd McFarlane (2001)
77 min | Documentary, Biography
A film about the life and career of the famed Canadian comic book talent.
Director: Kenton Vaughan | Stars: Todd McFarlane, Jim Salicrup
Votes: 107
6. De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros (2001 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary
Documentary about the history of Marvel comics.
Director: Michel Viotte | Stars: Neal Adams, Keith Alpha, Kim Basinger, Halle Berry
Votes: 225
7. 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
8. American Splendor (2003)
R | 101 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
Directors: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Shari Springer Berman, Harvey Pekar, Chris Ambrose
Votes: 52,340 | Gross: $6.00M
9. Comic Book: The Movie (2004 Video)
PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy
The relationship between Hollywood and comic book culture is lambasted in this mockumentary as a beloved heroic character is rung through the studio system.
Director: Mark Hamill | Stars: Mark Hamill, Donna D'Errico, Billy West, Joseph Burns
Votes: 1,353
10. '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
11. 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
12. 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: 1,042
13. Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary, History
The history of the comic book superhero, Superman in his various media incarnations.
Director: Kevin Burns | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Gerard Jones, Forrest J. Ackerman, Elliot S. Maggin
Votes: 1,398
14. 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
15. 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
16. Moebius Redux: A Life in Pictures (2007 TV Movie)
68 min | Documentary
French artist and author Jean Giraud is one of the most famous and influential comic strip illustrators and authors of all time. He achieved his greatest fame as Moebius - not so much a ... See full summary »
Director: Hasko Baumann | Stars: Enki Bilal, Philippe Druillet, H.R. Giger, Jean 'Moebius' Giraud
Votes: 267
17. 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
18. 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
19. Marvel 14: Les super-héros contre la censure (2009)
52 min | Documentary
A documentary that tells the tale of issue 14 of French comic book Marvel, who was censored and banned before publication.
Directors: Jean Depelley, Philippe Roure | Stars: Claude Vistel, Matthieu Dahan, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Bernard Joubert
Votes: 27
20. With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and career of the comic book writer and editor.
Directors: Terry Dougas, Nikki Frakes, Will Hess | Stars: Avi Arad, Jim Goodkind, Jeremy Piven, Sean Astin
Votes: 1,104
21. 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: 397
22. 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: 1,328
23. 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: 2,899 | Gross: $0.03M
24. 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: 783
25. Superman 75 (2013 TV Short)
2 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
75 years of Superman condensed into 2 minutes.
Directors: Zack Snyder, Bruce Timm
Votes: 1,732
26. 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: 1,338
27. The Image Revolution (2014)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary, Biography
Seven artists working for Marvel Comics leave to found Image Comics.
Director: Patrick Meaney | Stars: Todd McFarlane, Tim Callahan, Yoshiki, Eric Stephenson
Votes: 353
28. 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: 139
29. 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: 1,777
30. The Marvel Universe Expands: Marvel 75th Anniversary (2014)
44 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary about some of Marvel's most famous characters.
Star: Don P. Hooper
Votes: 328
31. Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD (2014)
Not Rated | 110 min | Documentary
Documentary covering the highs and lows of 2000AD's history, from its inception after the demise of Action to the present day.
Director: Paul Goodwin | Stars: Dan Abnett, Geoff Barrow, Emma Beeby, Karen Berger
Votes: 801
32. 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: 1,221
33. The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (2015)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
A documentary about the proposed 1998 Superman Lives feature film that would have starred Nicolas Cage.
Director: Jon Schnepp | Stars: Jon Schnepp, Charlie Oliver, Aaron Blossom, Joey Romero
Votes: 4,705
34. Doomed: The Untold Story of Roger Corman's the Fantastic Four (2015)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
A documentary that tells the history of The Fantastic Four (1994), which was executive produced by Roger Corman.
Director: Marty Langford | Stars: Carl Ciarfalio, Roger Corman, Joseph Culp, Jonathan Fernandez
Votes: 1,783
35. Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic Years (2016 TV Movie)
PG | 42 min | Documentary, History
Marvel celebrates the history of Captain America, both in the comics and on TV and film, and examines the character as a reflection of American culture throughout the years.
Director: Zak Knutson | Stars: Axel Alonso, Hayley Atwell, Chloe Bennet, Tom Brevoort
Votes: 404
36. 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
37. Geeking Out (2016)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Geeking Out is a 30-minute talk show hosted by Kevin Smith and Greg Grunberg. They provide a current look at pop culture through a fanboy lens and feature celebrity interviews, discussions and segments out of the typical studio setting.
Stars: Tiffany Smith, Charlie Cox, Jeph Loeb, Kevin Smith
Votes: 251
38. Hergé: In the Shadow of Tintin (2016 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A complex and complicated artist, Georges Remi created one of the most famous characters in the world, Tintin, for young readers. With exceptional access to the archives of Studios Hergé ... See full summary »
Director: Hugues Nancy | Stars: Michael Farr, Pierre Fresnault-Deruelle, Philippe Goddin, Hergé
Votes: 140
39. Superheroes Decoded (2017)
TV-PG | 123 min | Documentary
Uncovers how the rise of the superhero parallels America's rise as a superpower in the 20th century, evolving through the decades into a uniquely American mythology that has captured audiences across the globe.
Stars: Kevin Conroy, Steve Englehart, John K. Bucher Jr., Jon Favreau
Votes: 241
40. Batman & Bill (2017)
TV-14 | 93 min | Documentary, Animation, Mystery
Documentary about the uncredited co-creator of Batman, Bill Finger.
Directors: Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce | Stars: Thomas Andrae, Jerry Bails, Otto Binder, Benjamin Zaido Cruz
Votes: 2,272
41. Professor Marston & the Wonder Women (2017)
R | 108 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of psychologist William Moulton Marston, and his polyamorous relationship with his wife and their mistress who would inspire his creation of the superheroine, Wonder Woman.
Director: Angela Robinson | Stars: Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall, Bella Heathcote, Connie Britton
Votes: 28,816 | Gross: $1.59M
42. Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2017)
95 min | Documentary, History
The history of Mattel's definitive action figure toy line.
Directors: Randall Lobb, Robert McCallum | Stars: Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Anthony De Longis, Richard Edlund
Votes: 1,794
43. Secret History of Comics (2017)
42 min | Documentary, History
Documentary series takes a deeper look into the stories, people and events that have transformed the world of comic books.
Stars: Robert Kirkman, Michelle Rodriguez, Famke Janssen, J.K. Simmons
Votes: 564
44. Chris Claremont's X-Men (2018)
71 min | Documentary
Chris Claremont came to Marvel as a young man, and was assigned a book that no one else wanted, a book on the brink of cancellation: X-Men. Over the next 17 years, his work on the title ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Meaney | Stars: Jason Aaron, Lon Brown, Chris Claremont, Hallie Cooper-Novack
Votes: 403
45. DC Daily (2018–2020)
News
DC Daily is a five-days-a-week web-series offering an unprecedented look inside the world of DC. Featuring a team of hosts and regular first looks and exclusives, each episode offers news, ... See full summary »
Stars: Samm Levine, Clarke Wolfe, Sam Humphries, Whitney Moore
Votes: 106
46. Fat Man Beyond (2012 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Weekly geek news pop culture updates, film and tv gossip all wrapped up in the snuggly arms of Kevin Smith & Marc Bernardin.
Stars: Kevin Smith, Marc Bernardin, J.C. Reifenberg, Paul Dini
Votes: 106
47. A League of One: The Dwayne McDuffie Story (2012 Video)
37 min | Documentary, Short
Directors: Alexander Gray, Jeff Maynard | Stars: Eddie Berganza, Stan Berkowitz, Alan Burnett, Mike Carlin
Votes: 11
48. Batman and Me: A Devotion to Destiny, the Bob Kane Story (2008 Video)
38 min | Documentary, Short
A look at the life of Bob Kane, the creator of Batman.
Stars: Thomas Andrae, Jonathan Exley, Mark Hamill, Bob Kane
Votes: 69
49. Marvel Studios: Assembled (2021– )
TV-14 | 58 min | Documentary
Assembled is a comprehensive documentary series that chronicles the creation of Marvel Studios' thrilling new shows and theatrical releases. Assembled is an immersive, and in-depth examination of the next phase of the MCU.
Stars: Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Brad Winderbaum, Nate Moore
Votes: 3,032
50. Marvel's Behind the Mask (2021)
TV-14 | 64 min | Documentary
Meet the writers and artists behind characters like Black Panther, Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Luke Cage, the X-Men, Captain Marvel, and many other characters in the Marvel Universe, highlighting their impact on pop culture and media.
Director: Mike Jacobs | Stars: Nicole J. Georges, Maggie Thompson
Votes: 532
51. Marvel Studios: Expanding the Universe (2019)
TV-PG | 12 min | Documentary, Short
An exciting look into the future of Marvel Studios, including never-before-seen footage featuring tales and filmmakers from upcoming Disney+ series.
Stars: Stephen Broussard, Kevin Feige, Mary Livanos, Kevin R. Wright
Votes: 565
52. Marvel 616 (2020– )
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Animation
An anthology documentary series that explores the historical, cultural and societal impacts of the Marvel Comics Universe and its intersection with the world.
Stars: Jesse Falcon, Paul Scheer, Sana Amanat, Dan Slott
Votes: 704
53. Life and Times of Don Rosa (2010)
76 min | Documentary
The portrait of the Disney comic artist Don Rosa, a personal look into his life when dealing with depression.
Director: Sebastian Cordes
Votes: 43
54. Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever (2023)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Collabration of musicians and artists from across the globe, creating the music for one of the most anticipated sequels in modern movie history.
Stars: Ludwig Göransson, Ryan Coogler
Votes: 173
55. Director by Night (2022)
TV-14 | 54 min | Documentary
"DIRECTOR BY NIGHT" follows film composer Michael Giacchino's first foray into directing.
Director: Anthony Giacchino | Stars: Mike Bryson, Anthony Giacchino, Josephine Giacchino, Michael Giacchino
Votes: 504
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