From cave paintings dating back 35,000 years to the graphic novels of today, sequential images have been used to tell magically influential stories. In examining an art form that has, until recently, not been accepted as "art", and discovering what it is these passionate creators find appealing about comic books, a bright light is shed on ALL independent creators, whether they work in graphic novels, film, music, or basket weaving.
Join INDEPENDENTS in the exploration of the path less traveled, on the quest for the "Well of Ideas".
Interviews:
Jessica Abel: Artbabe / La Peridida
Trevor Alixopulos: Mine Tonight / The Hot Breath of War
Scott Allie: Dark Horse Comics
Michael Dooley: Education Of A Comics Artist
Kevin Eastman: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Heavy Metal
Gary Groth: Fantagraphics Books / The Comics Journal
Eric Jones & Landry Walker: Kid Gravity / Supergirl
Keith Knight: The K Chronicles / (Th)ink / Woke
Erik Larsen: The Savage Dragon
Batton Lash: Supernatural Law
Matt Madden: 99 Ways To Tell A Story / A Fine Mess
Scott McCloud: Making Comics / Understanding Comics
Carla Speed McNeil: Finder
Linda Medley: Castle Waiting
Tony Millionaire: Maakies / Sock Monkey / Drink Crow
Scott Mills: Space Devil / Seamonsters & Superheroes
Terry Moore: Strangers In Paradise
Wendy Pini: Elfquest / Masque Of The Red Death
Eric Powell: The Goon / Hillbilly
Johnny Ryan: Angry Youth Comix
James Sime: Isotope Comic Book Lounge SF
Craig Thompson: Blankets / Goodbye Chunky Rice
Brett Warnock: Top Shelf Productions
Mike Wellman: Gone South / Macafro
Shannon Wheeler: Too Much Coffee Man
Robert Williams: Zap! / Juxtapoz
Jim Woodring: Frank / Jim
Bonus Material:
Extra interviews: Johnny Ryan, Terry Moore, Ron Turner (Last Gasp)
Deleted Footage
An Extended History of Comics
Direct Market Store Profiles
Trailers
A Hidden Surprise
77 minute (main feature) All Region Video DVD Chris Brandt, 2007
