True Believers: A Comic Book Podcast Podcast

True Believers: A Comic Book Podcast

True Believers: A Comic Book Podcast
Sporting long hair, big portfolios, and bell bottoms, these "hippies," emigrated to the unwelcoming and mean streets of 1970’s New York hoping to work alongside their heroes. They were not welcomed with open arms by the button-down publishers, editors and fellow creators. Undaunted, and living in near poverty, they scraped out a living, overcame reverse age-ism and prejudice, and along the way created some of the most popular and enduring work the comics medium has ever published. Intellectual property that has since earned billions of dollars in film, television and merchandising. It is time to tell the story of “the blue jean generation.” Through interviews with the creators, we will experience the quest of these young dreamers: their rollicking adventures, occasional heartbreak, and ultimate triumphs as they become recognized and acclaimed in their chosen field. The impact they made on the business will be discussed with current pros, as well as established figures in the arenas of entertainment and politics. Filmmaker STEVE MITCHELL, was one of the TRUE BELIEVERS. He worked in, and pounded the halls of, the great comics publishers and the mean streets of "Fun City,” as it was known in the turbulent 70’s. Mitchell brings a unique insight and perspective of a time and place where comics were made the old-fashioned analog way... with blood, sweat, and india ink.
Episode #29 March 7th 2021
Steve answers more questions about his career and friends in the comic book industry
Apr 26, 2023
53 min
Episode #28 February 20th 2021
True Believers Director, Steve Mitchell discusses the writing process for Comics with Hollywood producer/writer and comic book fan, Cy Voris
Mar 6, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Episode #27 January 25th 2021
Steve talks with his good friend, Mark Chiarello. Mark Chiarello is an American professional painter and comic book editor. He began his career in comic books in 1987 when he started working for Eclipse Comics on their title Lost Planet. His first work for DC Comics was the Elseworld story Batman/Houdini: Devil's Workshop. He would continue to work for DC on titles such as Batman: Dark Victory and Batman: Black and White. The latter earned him the Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Editor. He have worked for Marvel Comics and is credited as the creator of Samurai Jack.
Feb 2, 2023
50 min
Episode #26 January 8th 2021
Steve Mitchell has his first podcast with Friend and Guest, Producer and Screenwriter, Cy Voris. Cy is best known for Bulletproof Monk, Kung Fu Panda, and Russell Crow's Robin Hood. In this episode, they discuss great inking combos!
Jan 15, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Episode #25 December 20th 2020
Steve Mitchell has his first podcast with Friend and Guest, Producer and Screenwriter, Cy Voris. Cy is best known for Bulletproof Monk, Kung Fu Panda, and Russell Crow's Robin Hood. Here are some of the titles referenced in the podcast. Gil Kane https://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=fullsize&issue=56530411816%2044 Jack Kirby https://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=fullsize&issue=68429064512%2041 Joe Maneely https://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=fullsize&issue=70014431632%2019 Nick Cardy https://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=fullsize&issue=07665407512%202 Neal Adams https://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=fullsize&issue=88248253336%20121 Gil Kane inked by John Severin https://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=fullsize&issue=69068460920%201 Herb Trimpe! https://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=fullsize&issue=95040134064%205
Dec 29, 2022
52 min
Episode #23 November 23rd 2020 Q&A
Steve answers questions from fans
Nov 18, 2022
34 min
Episode #21 October 3rd 2020
Steve Mitchell discusses a night where European comic book artist and New York comic book artist came together in the 70s and changed the industry.
Oct 7, 2022
35 min
Episode #20 September 3th 2020
Episode #20 September 3th 2020 by True Believers: A Comic Book Podcast
Sep 19, 2022
44 min
Special Episode May 1st 2022 Remembering Neal Adams
Steve reflects on his memories with Neal Adams.
Sep 7, 2022
51 min
Episode #17 July 3rd 2020 Special Q&A
Steve answers questions submitted from fans on True Believers instagram
Sep 2, 2022
32 min
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