Comic Book Villains (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2002, Comic Book Villains is an action and comedy film directed by James Robinson, running about 92 minutes. “Obsession. Betrayal. Revenge. And other funny business.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When word hits the street that a nearby elderly gentleman has a cache of old, rare, and very valuable mint condition comic books, rival comic book shop owners Raymond McGillicuddy (Donal Logue) and Norman Link (Michael Rapaport) both set out to be the first to buy them. But when the old man declines to sell, the former friends turn into enemies, and a friendly rivalry becomes tainted with greed and turns to murder.
Who’s in it. Comic Book Villains stars Donal Logue as Raymond McGillicudy, Michael Rapaport as Norman Link, Natasha Lyonne as Judy and Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Cresswell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Comic Book Villains has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comic Book Villains page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comic Book Villains tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comic Book Villains (2002)?
- In US, Comic Book Villains is available to stream on Philo and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Comic Book Villains worth watching?
- Comic Book Villains holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Comic Book Villains?
- Comic Book Villains stars Donal Logue, Michael Rapaport, Natasha Lyonne, Eileen Brennan and DJ Qualls.
- When was Comic Book Villains released?
- Comic Book Villains was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.