The Story Of Rock N Roll Comics (2005) (DVD Review)
Directed By: Ilko Davidov
Starring: Alice Cooper, Steven Crompton, Deena Dasein
Rated: UR/Region 0/1:33/Number of Discs 1
Available from Wild Eye Releasing
Unauthorized: the Story of Rock N Roll Comics charts the short and controversial life of publisher Todd Loren, whose scandalous series of unauthorized comic book biographies of rock stars enraged and sometimes charmed his subjects, provoked numerous lawsuit threats from the likes of Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses and Skid Row, and eventually led to a landmark First Amendment case, all before he was savagely murdered in 1992. Includes first hand accounts from many of the artists and writers who were inspired and exploited by Loren, along with interviews with Alice Cooper, Mojo Nixon and more.
The story of this rebel upstart in the comic book world is a tragic one in some very horrible ways. Still, it is also a remarkable tail of a group that stuck it to the system the best way they could. I found the story to be very interesting for the most part. There are some parts here and there that I felt could have been done a little better, but it wasn’t at all bad and most people will enjoy this story. The celebrities like Alice Cooper also help drive home the point and add some legit to the overall story by being on screen here.
I somehow missed out on Revolution comics as a kid and this story does make me want to seek some of them out. This was a group that pretty much did everything under the sun and it was all due to the very motivated figurehead that was Todd Loren. I think a film like this shows that love Todd or hate him you still should respect him for what he did and what he made with the help of some very talented writers and artist. I think anyone who loves documentaries will enjoy this story here.
– Alternate and Extended Interviews
– TV Clips
– Commercials
– Trailers
– News Stories
– Revolution Comics/Rock N’ Roll Comics Cover Art Gallery
– Liner Notes from Rock N’ Roll Comics Co-Creator Jay Allen Sanford
