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COMIC-CON BEGINS
Origin Stories of the San Diego Comic-Con and the Rise of Modern Fandom
In the Summer of 1970, a ragtag group of teenage hippies, proto-punks, artists, and science buffs assembled in a small, obscure town called San Diego to celebrate their pop culture heroes … and each other. They couldn’t possibly have known that the San Diego Comic-Con would over the decades grow into the largest pop culture gathering worldwide.
Join original scream queen and cosplay pioneer Brinke Stevens as she, nearly 50 of her childhood cohorts, and a cadre of uber-geeky celebrity guests reveal their most fascinating, funny, and fannish memories of how they brought the Comic-Con...
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4.8 stars from 22 ratings
Wonderful stories
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“This is a terrific retelling of the stories behind the start of San Diego Comic Con. Listening to the stories makes one feel as if they are at SDCC, walking the exhibit hall floor, looking for comics and other treasures.
This is especially powerful now, during the pandemic when we do not have...”Read full review »
Stevie BC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/21
A must listen!
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“So good! Such funny stories amid Comic-Con’s fascinating history.”
ratherthan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/21
Great Podcast
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“This podcast isn't just about comic books. It's not just about science fiction or fantasy. It's about how a group of driven kids helped change Hollywood, pop culture, and fandom forever. Even if you’re not a comic fan, this podcast is still well and truly worth a listen!”Read full review »
Aussie_Celtic via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/29/21
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