Married to Comics Trailer

A rare glimpse into the life and art of two giants of autobiographical comics, who are also married. Laying their personal lives to bare in comics, including the intimate details of their troubled marriage, Justin Green and Carol Tyler pioneered and set the bar for one of comics' most important genres. In 1972, during the height of the Underground Comix movement in San Francisco, Justin changed the course of comics with his magnum opus, "Binky Brown Meets The Holy Virgin Mary," about growing up Catholic with OCD. It was one of the earliest examples of an autobiographical comic and immediately influenced Art Spiegelman and Robert Crumb to create their own autobiographical work, inspiring thousands more. After reading Binky, Carol was drawn to San Francisco and to Justin, sparking a romance and marriage. For years Carol worked to distinguish herself in comics and to get out of her husband's shadow. But when their marriage is put to the ultimate test, they separate and Carol forges a path to her own comic masterpiece, "Soldier's Heart." But can the marriage survive their troubled past? "Married to Comics" is a riveting documentary that is a testament to the power of autobiographical comics, and the resilience of love.

[@FeatnikSF]

Wife of cartoonist legend Mark Bode told me about this trailer being shown at the San Diego Comic Con. I met Justin in 1976 while working for comic publisher Last Gasp and in 1977 Justin encouraged me to move into a fantastic top floor flat with a view that he was vacating. Occasionally I would stop by his studio for a chat and stayed in touch after he left SF. One year he offered to send art to anyone who donated $100 to S Clay Wilson’s trust fund, which I did. He sent a print “save the bees” and the original art for Last Gasp letterhead with a personal note, all of which I treasure. I especially loved his Musical Histories drawn for and published in Pulse Magazine, distributed for free at Tower Records. RIP Binky Brown.

[@charlestongavin]

I have been working on a research project into my uncle Gilbert Shelton’s life, and have come across Justin and Carol in my search. I am really looking forward to watching this and learning more about them

[@FeatnikSF]

Hi Gavin! April 2022 you came to my place to view my collection of comic related stuff. We ate pizza. Hope your research results in a film like this one.

[@markinnes4264]

I hope you come out with something the public can see or read about the life of Gilbert. He was a fantastic creator!

[@charlestongavin]

@@FeatnikSFHowdy Shag! Hope you’re doing well!

[@PatrickRosenkranzHandmadeFilms]

This trailer is gorgeous. I can't wait to see the full length film.

[@lucenwilde]

Look forward to seeing Married To Comics. Looks great from the trailer.

[@BurningtunaDC]

Such an amazing film. Much luck on the film festival run.

[@kustomkool]

Damn! Looks amazing. Can't wait!

[@buzzbain3348]

Can't wait for this John. Please tell me there will be streaming or dvd for sale.

[@FeatnikSF]

DITTO!

[@garycifra]

Can't wait to see it!

[@charlierharper]

Excited to see this.

[@catmothcrow]

This looks incredible! I can't wait to see it - will it be coming to other theatres (or streaming!) outside of Maryland?

[@johnkinhart]

Yes! Thanks for your interest. We're submitting to film festivals now and hoping to get a streaming deal along the way.

[@encorejune]

@John Kinhart Looks super interesting. By any chance, is there some french subtitles produced yet ? I live in France, work in the comics field and really would like to help to find some opportunies to screen this around here. More soon hopefully !

[@NietsdlogKram]

Is this film available to be streamed online? If not, when will it be? Otherwise, will it be available in independent theatres anytime soon? Thank you!

[@johnkinhart]

We're submitting to film fests now. Streaming and theaters next year.

[@MichaelSeymourBlake]

Where can we watch this?

[@johnkinhart]

We're submitting to film fests now. Streaming and theaters next year.

[@johnnyedwards9419]

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