Over 70 comic creators discuss the future of their craft as it shifts from print to digital in a 71-minute examination of the comic strip industry.
“The Comics Documentary”
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Over 70 comic creators discuss the future of their craft as it shifts from print to digital in a 71-minute examination of the comic strip industry.
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Bill Watterson, creator of 'Calvin and Hobbes,' appears in 'Stripped,' a 2014 documentary about the evolution of comic strips. The film features interviews with over 70 comic creators, including Jim Davis of 'Garfield' and Jean Schulz, discussing their work and the challenges they face as newspapers decline. Filmmaker Frederick Schroeder began production in 2010, aiming to capture the transition from print to digital. Crowdfunded through Kickstarter, 'Stripped' was released on April 1, 2014.
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Why Watch
- Meet Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes.
- See over 70 comic creators share their insights.
- Find out how comics transitioned to the web.
Did You Know
- Stripped features interviews with over 70 comic creators.
- Bill Watterson created the poster for Stripped in 2014.
- The film was crowdfunded through Kickstarter.
- Stripped was released on iTunes on April 1, 2014.
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Who created the poster for Stripped?
Bill Watterson created the poster for Stripped, marking his first published art since ending Calvin and Hobbes in 1995.
When was Stripped released on the iTunes Store?
Stripped was released on the iTunes Store on April 1, 2014.
How many comic creators were interviewed in Stripped?
Over 70 comic creators were interviewed in Stripped.
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