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PK 129: Carl Potts on the Golden Age of Marvel...and How to Break Into the Comics Industry
FromPencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
PK 129: Carl Potts on the Golden Age of Marvel...and How to Break Into the Comics Industry
FromPencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What was it like to work as editor for Marvel Comics in its heyday? In this interview, Carl Potts talks about the exciting creative scene in NYC in the 1980s and discovering artists such as Mike Mignola, Arthur Adams, and Jim Lee. He sheds light on how artists can break into the industry, and breaks down the fundamental skills editors are looking for. Drawing on his years of experience as an artist, creative director, and teacher, Carl goes on to explain how artists can utilize the power of social media and the internet combined with networking to get a foot in the door of any creative industry, and provides clarity on the mindset you need to adopt if you want to be successful. Interview Chapters: 00:00 - 01:09 - Introduction 01:10 - 02:04 - Carl Potts Career Overview 02:05 - 06:15 - How Carl got his First Big Break in The Industry 06:16 - 24:00 - Carl on the Golden Age of Marvel Comics 25:00 - 33:30 - Learning Resources for Artists 33:30 - 42:44 - How to Get Your Work Seen by the Right People 42:45 - 45:43 - How to Adopt the Right Mindset for Success 45:44 - 48:24 Conclusion
Released:
Feb 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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