Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
comiccon episode iv fan hope documentary film san diego comiccon directed morgan spurlock film follows five subject aspiring comic artist skip harvey eric henson comic book dealer chuck rozanski attempt sell highpriced comic book group costume designer led holly conrad enter convention cosplay competition fan james darling plan propose marriage girlfriend one many event convention documentary also conduct brief interview comic book hollywood figure share experience fan feeling toward event documentary explores phenomenon san diego comiccon began fringe comic book convention fan event grown annual pop culture event influence every form entertainment attended people film follows life five attendee prepare attend convention characterized ultimate geek mecca eric henson skip harvey two aspiring illustrator hope find work showing artwork publisher convention henson dream working one day marvel comic obtains favorable portfolio review publisher arch enemy give work illustrating cover harvey tends bar scififantasyhorrorthemed bar get work convention encouraged continue practicing craft continues run bar working graphic novel side holly conrad costume designer cosplayer brings creation life garage hope costume worn troupe suicide mission based video game mass effect win convention costume competition costume include alien named grunt animatronic eye mouth win judge choice award later hired create costume based video game wardrobe consultant upcoming mass effect feature film chuck rozanski owner mile high comic denverbased chain comic book shop past year rozanski looking sell copy red raven comic order pay debt although sell comic book booth convention generates profit last year allowing mile high comic move new sq foot warehouse james darling young fan plan propose girlfriend se young kang convention acquiring ring featuring clock without hand symbolize timelessness proposes microphone qa session filmmaker kevin smith accepts film also cover various aspect convention discussion panel camaraderie among attendee feature one one interview comic industry professional frank miller seth rogen eli roth harry knowles kevin smith matt groening film hold positive fresh rating review aggregator website rotten tomato based critic review score review aggregator metacritic based review official website comiccon episode iv fan hope imdb