Documentary about the Groningen comics maker Barbara Stok (1970). She has received worldwide praise for her work for more than twenty years. She knows better than anyone else how to portray philosophical ideas with humor in her books, which are published in many languages. De Volkskrant called her graphic novel 'The philosopher, the dog and the wedding', about the philosopher Hipparchia, one of the best books of 2022. Behind the colorful drawings lies a comic strip creator with a idiosyncratic philosophy of life.

On a dark night, a mysterious masked hero must face his biggest fears to save his family before the sun comes up.

Stan Lee interviews Sergio Aragonés

Marvel and its rival DC Comics were long locked in a battle for supremacy in the superhero universe. But then Marvel revolutionized its storytelling palette: Formerly slick comic book heroes were given human traits and problems as well as superpowers. Plot lines became increasingly interwoven. Superheroes like Spider-Man, X-Men and Jessica Jones now enjoy cult status even among an audience that has never read the comic books. Former Marvel insiders and comic experts give a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Marvel universe and reveal how the company fought its way back to become one of the most successful names in the entertainment industry.

In 1992, Steve Oto embarked upon a journey from lawyer to comic book retailer. It has been a journey filled with accomplishment and disappointment, friendship and heartbreak, and a dream that would become a nightmare. This documentary shines a light on the unlikely community that has developed at Alternate Realities--one comprised of customers and employees more colorful than even the pages of a comic book.

A documentary on the suicide of manga author Chiyomi Hashiguchi, commonly known as Nekojiru.

Portrait de Jacques Tardi au travail, à travers deux bandes dessinées en cours de réalisation: Le Petit Bleu de la côte ouest d’après un roman de Jean-Patrick Manchette, puis Le Secret de l’étrangleur adapté d’un livre de Pierre Siniac. Il commente et explique les dessins qu’il exécute. Il évoque son enfance, son père dont il met en images les carnets de guerre, son grand-père dont il s’est inspiré pour C’était la guerre des tranchées.

Les Américains ignorent combien Donald a marqué l'imaginaire européen. Dans les pays scandinaves et en Italie, il est plus populaire que Mickey. À tel point que, partout en Europe, des éditeurs ont même produit leurs propres séries et bandes dessinées mettant en scène le célèbre canard. Malgré son penchant grincheux et colérique, sa personnalité fascine, parce qu'il est celui qui se relève de tous les coups fourrés, de toutes les défaites. Lecteurs et spectateurs retrouvent en lui leurs propres angoisses, faiblesses et incertitudes

An in-depth look at the life and art of the Eisner Award Winning creator of Strangers in Paradise. Features an in depth interview with Terry, a tour of his studio, a narrated peek into Terry's notebook and a look at Terry at work.

"People of the Graphic Novel" is a playful introduction to the history of an art form: from the first "funny pages" to seminal artists including Will Eisner and Art Spiegelman.

René Goscinny est l'auteur français le plus lu dans le monde. Il est à l'origine de véritables phénomènes d'édition avec Astérix, Lucky Luke, Iznogoud, Le Petit Nicolas... Rédacteur en chef du journal "Pilote", il a donné sa chance aux plus grands dessinateurs d'aujourd'hui. Ce film nous propose de redécouvrir la personnalité de l'homme et le parcours de l'artiste à travers la mise en perspective de nombreuses archives et les témoignages de ses proches. C'est tout à la fois un voyage dans les coulisses de sa création, avec le témoignage de grands noms de la bande dessinée, une interrogation sur le sens et la portée d'une œuvre qui influença définitivement la deuxième moitié du XXe siècle, et un plongeon dans cette fantastique potion magique du rire où se rejoignent univers imaginaires et réalité. Enfin, il constitue un véritable hommage à René Goscinny, disparu en 1977 à l'âge de 51 ans.

A 2014 National Film Board of Canada animated/live action documentary directed by Luc Chamberland about the Canadian cartoonist Seth.

Documentary that explores the long and remarkable career of Will Eisner, a pioneering cartoonist whose work continues to have an impact on pop culture around the world. Includes interviews with Ann Eisner, Art Spiegelman, Bill Sienkiewicz, Denis Kitchen, Jerry Robinson, Angeli, Maurício de Souza, Ziraldo, Jano, François Schuiten and many other artists.

Documentary short following French-Vietnamese artist Marcelino Truong on his journey back to Vietnam for the research on his 'roman graphique' 'Une si jolie petite guerre' (A Lovely Little War). Truong looks back to when his family lived in Saigon from 1961 to 1963 when his father served as a translator to then president of the Republic of Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem. The film follows Truong as he ruminates over memories, photos and films, and also conducts a host of interviews with Vietnamese relatives and officials to present a personal and long awaited Vietnamese perspective to the war.

By uncovering a world thought only to exist in his imagination, Ethan brings the love of his life back from the dead in order to clear her name and expose the truth behind her apparent suicide. However, he did not expect the chaos that would come back with her as well.

The worlds biggest comic book artist - an intimate portrait

Drawing Between the Lines is a short documentary examining the autobiographical world of Chicago cartoonist Jeffrey Brown. Whether sitting in his apartment, riding the L-train, or traveling the country promoting his work, Brown spends his time filling the pages of his sketchbooks. His graphic novels provide a humorous, yet intensely personal look at love, sex and relationships. Drawing Between the Lines explores Brown's candid approach to storytelling and unconventional method of cartooning and provides insight from friends, fans and fellow cartoonists.

The film observes the events surrounding the sudden decrease of sales of comic books in the US in the early 90's, followed by the surge of webcomics on the Internet.

Documentary short that synthesizes the evolution of comic books since Yellow Kid until Spirit.