Scott McCloud

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Male

Birthday

10-Jun-1960

Age

(66 years old)

Place of Birth

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Also Known As

Scott McLeod

Scott McCloud

Biography

Scott McCloud (born Scott McLeod) is an American cartoonist and comics theorist. He is best known for his non-fiction books about comics: Understanding Comics (1993), Reinventing Comics (2000), and Making Comics (2006), all of which also use the medium of comics. He established himself as a comics creator in the 1980s as an independent superhero cartoonist and advocate for creator's rights. He rose to prominence in the industry beginning in the 1990s for his non-fiction works about the medium, and has advocated the use of new technology in the creation and distribution of comics. Description above from the Wikipedia article Scott McCloud, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Graphic Novels! Melbourne! (2012) Character: N/A
Uncovers an energetic, diverse and productive comics culture on the streets of Melbourne.

The Amazing Cynicalman (2012) Character: Board Man (voice)
John Q. Cynicle is at his first day of work at the Board of Superheros. He meets Lizard Girl and falls in love with Edie Haskell. When Dr Pweent unleashes his army of zombies, only Cynicalman can save the day. But at what cost?

Adventures Into Digital Comics (2006) Character: Himself
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.

Comic Book Literacy (2009) Character: Himself
Comic books are a medium as diverse as movies and encourage more thought than video games. Yet this misunderstood medium has always been the dirty little secret of the literature world. From the immigrant who learns English by reading Superman comics to the child who develops a love of literature from the X-Men, comics have kept America reading for decades with fantastic tales, well structured stories and amazing fantasies.

The Overstreet World of Comic Books (1993) Character: Self
A candid and in-depth look at the creators, the culture, and the collectibility of comics.

Comic Books & Superheroes (2001) Character: Self
Comic book writers and artists discuss the depiction of superheroes in the medium.

Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero (2019) Character: Himself
In May 1997, Tim Taylor, creative force behind the beloved Dayton, Ohio rock weirdos BRAINIAC, was on the verge of his band signing to a major record label when his life was cut tragically short by a freak accident. He was 28 years old. Devastated, his family, friends and fans were forced to pick up the pieces. This film explores the history and legacy of Taylor and one of the 90s most original bands.

200 Cigarettes (1999) Character: Bar Band (uncredited)
In 1981 New York City, a collection of twentysomethings try to cope with relationships, loneliness, desire and their individual neuroses on New Years Eve.

The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics (2009) Character: Self
Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics' tells the story of one of the most successful journeys in independent comics.

Stripped (2014) Character: Self
A documentary on comic strips, with never-seen-before interviews from Bill Watterson (Calvin & Hobbes), Jim Davis (Garfield), Jeff Keane (Family Circus), Cathy Guisewite (Cathy) and dozens more. The film asks a central question: Where do comic strips go when newspapers die? Everybody loves comics, but will they survive in a digital world?

Shopping for Superman (2025) Character: Self
An in-depth look at the history of comic book shops and how they and the people that run them continue to make a difference. Through interviews with industry professionals and the shop owners themselves, Shopping For Superman, explores the cultural significance and ever evolving relevance of your friendly neighborhood comic shop.

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