Movies and TvShows featuring "comic-books" theme.

Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics delves into the stories behind the iconic comic book characters and the cultural impact of the medium. Through interviews, reenactments, and expert analysis, this documentary series reveals the untold history of comic books, from their humble beginnings to their rise as a global phenomenon.

Heroes can pop out of their comic books when summoned in this comedic action-adventure.

Mikey and Nicky follows the story of two childhood friends who find themselves on the run with stolen money. As they navigate the streets of Philadelphia, they must outsmart a gangster boss, deal with their own insecurities and betrayals, all within a one-night timespan.

Feels Good Man is a documentary that explores the origins and impact of the internet meme 'Pepe the Frog'. The film follows artist Matt Furie, the creator of Pepe, as he navigates through the unexpected transformation of his character into a symbol of hate and white supremacy. It delves into the culture clash and the battle to reclaim Pepe's original positive meaning.

A teenage cartoonist rejects the comforts of suburban life in a misguided quest for soul. With biting humor, he navigates the challenges of adolescence and discovers his true self.

Surrounded by tensions and secrets, a teenage boy searches for validation and navigates life with a dysfunctional family following an HIV diagnosis.

Yosemite is a coming-of-age drama about childhood friends navigating their lives and friendship in the backdrop of Yosemite National Park in the 1980s. The story explores themes of friendship, family, and the challenges of growing up.

After attending a local comic book convention, three filmmakers are so moved by the stories shared with them by cosplayers that they decide to investigate geek culture even further. Attending other conventions across the country and speaking with legendary creators such as Kevin Eastman, Stan Lee and George R.R. Martin, the trio not only begins to find answers to why people gravitate towards superheroes and stories about superheroes, but how being a geek could help them live deeper, richer lives. Geek, and You Shall Find tells the stories behind the creation of several popular stories including Superman, Star Wars, Game of Thrones and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In sharing how these characters and their worlds came to be, creators reveal how often they have been inspired by real-life social ills. Most importantly, by continuing to speak with fans who have been inspired by these creations, this film reveals how superheroes have the potential to combat these social issues as well.

In the midst of an evil corporation's plan to demolish their beloved movie theater, a group of employees must come together to save their cinema. With a mix of comedy, buddy antics, and a David-and-Goliath struggle, they embark on a hilarious journey to protect their cherished establishment and prove that the underdogs can prevail. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including a boss with nefarious intentions and an unexpected cameo from a porn actor in a mainstream movie. Will they be able to stop the corporation and create an unforgettable cinematic experience for their community?

A trio of humans with enhanced abilities are chosen to defend the earth against an army of invading aliens in the battle of the unknown.

Fanarchy explores the rise of fan culture and ways in which fans are threatening the Hollywood system by becoming a creative force in their own right. With affordable technology at their fingertips, fans are producing more new content per month than studios or networks combined. Whether it's an original idea or a personal spin on a favorite film or TV show, fans are taking the reins and blurring the line between amateur and professional. Written and directed by Halifax’s own Donna Davies, Fanarchy exposes the burgeoning media landscape and the issues that complicate it – copyright, intellectual property and the concept of originality in a remix culture.

An in-depth exploration of supervillains across comic book history, this French documentary zooms in on the complex motivations, origins, and morals behind these sinister yet fascinating characters.

Where are the Black superheroes? That question, posed back in 1993, sparked a revolution with the creation of Milestone Media. This incisive documentary tells the story of four Black creators who changed the face of superhero storytelling.

A family of space aliens crash lands on Earth when their spaceship conks out.

Follows the evolution of the female fronted superhero characters in comics from the 1940s and up to today. Detailing the influences of what made the characters and how they impacted on the comic book world.

From Tom of Finland to Bugs Bunny in a dress – animation has been a place where artists can unleash and explore their sexuality. When did all this g(art) start? Is it a sexual turn-on? How did the artists get their start? Why the obsession with these fantastical stories and characters? Are they taken seriously in the mainstream comic world? Hosts Andy Cheng and Cara Connors dive into the pages of comic books, animated series, films and video games to discover the LGBTQ characters in the documentary Drawn this Way.

Chicken Thing is a heartwarming drama about a young boy who finds solace in his imagination during a thunderstorm. With his pet turtle by his side, the boy experiences a series of adventures inspired by his favorite comic books. Through his vivid imagination, he learns important life lessons about friendship, bravery, and the power of the human mind. This short film beautifully captures the essence of childhood innocence and the boundless possibilities of the imagination.

A young boy, Anselmo, faces his fears of bullies and his drunk, abusive father. He escapes reality by reading his comic book, “The Mighty Blitz,” and learns to stand up for himself with the help of his mother.

Melvin, 12, is a fan of superheroes. Upon receiving his classmate, Sarah, Melvin would find the strength of its heroes to confess his feelings of love. But there is no super-powers and actions for this struggle to assume desires.