Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)

12. Christopher Priest Talks Influences, Inspiration and Breaking Barriers

Episode Summary

Part 1 of 3. Priest stops by to talk Vampirella #666, his comic book influences, and the harsh realities of a career in comics.

Episode Notes

There aren't many in the industry with a career as legendary and storied as that of Christopher Priest. The first Black writer at both Marvel AND DC Comics, he's written or edited on every superhero you can name. Our interview spans three hour-long episodes, the first of which I'm excited to present here.

We talk about A LOT including:

• Being Hired by Marvel in the late 1970's
• The Role of a Comic Book Editor
• Learning from Legends like Larry Hama and Denny O'Neil
• Being Inspired by other Storytelling Mediums
• The Harsh Realities of a Career in Comics

Be sure to stay tuned for part 2 next week, or watch the FULL, UNCUT VIDEO, live for paid members on our YouTube Channel right now.