

Comic Book Confidential
1989-06-14 · 90 min · ★ 6.8
A survey of the artistic history of the comic book medium and some of the major talents associated with it.
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- Directors
- Ron Mann
- Production companies
- Sphinx Productions
- Countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Frank MillerSelf
Jack KirbySelf
Stan LeeSelf
Robert CrumbSelf
William M. GainesSelf
Al FeldsteinSelf
Bill GriffithSelf
Harvey KurtzmanSelf
Harvey PekarSelf
Françoise MoulySelf
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