Deep Dive: The Image Revolution (2013)
Film Lens
The Image Revolution covers the founding of Image Comics in 1992 by seven artists, including Todd McFarlane and Jim Lee. The film details their motivation to create a new comic book company after experiencing creator mistreatment at Marvel Comics. It chronicles the rise of Image Comics and its impact on the industry, particularly through the lens of creator-owned properties.
The documentary also addresses the challenges faced during the 1990s comics market crash and features iconic titles like The Walking Dead, which exemplify Image's lasting influence on mainstream comics and pop culture. The film provides insights into the motivations of the founders and their vision for empowering artists in the comic book industry.
Why Watch
- •Meet Todd McFarlane and Jim Lee, comic legends.
- •Find out how Image Comics changed the industry.
- •See the impact of The Walking Dead on pop culture.
Did You Know
•Image Comics was founded in 1992 by seven artists.
•Todd McFarlane and Jim Lee were among the founders of Image Comics.
•The documentary's runtime is 81 minutes.
•The film was directed by Patrick Meaney.
Perfect For
Comic book historyCreator-owned comics90s pop culture