Storyline

Film accompanying the book of the same name by Nelvana Enterprises founders Michael Hirsh and Patrick Loubert, with partner Clive Smith as designer and illustrator. It looks at the "Canadian Whites" series of comic books made during World War II, with some focus on Nelvana of the Northern Lights, the genre's first superheroine, and Johnny Canuck. It was accompanied by a two-year travelling tour of the art, the National Gallery of Canada's "Comic Art Traditions in Canada, 1941–45". This is Nelvana Enterprises' first film.

Key Information

Director Michael Hirsh
Studio CBC
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Adrian Dingle

Himself

Cy Bell

Himself

Les Barker

Himself

Martin Lavut

Martin Lavut

(voice)

Suki Falkner

(voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Great Canadian Comic Books! was released on January 1, 1971.

The runtime of The Great Canadian Comic Books! is 24m.

The Great Canadian Comic Books! is a Documentary movie.

The Great Canadian Comic Books! is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Great Canadian Comic Books! was directed by Michael Hirsh.

The main cast of The Great Canadian Comic Books! includes Adrian Dingle, Cy Bell, Les Barker.

The Great Canadian Comic Books! is originally in English.