Houston Matters
Spider-Man debuted 61 years ago and adaptations of comic books have never been more popular
Posted on · We discuss the rise of comic book adaptations with Richard Evans of Bedrock City Comics and Houston-area film critic Joe Leydon.
Tag: Marvel Comics
Houston Matters
At Houston’s Comicpalooza, Stan Lee Discussed Spiderman’s Origins And His Love Of Villains
Posted on · The legendary Marvel Comics writer and publisher spoke at Comicpalooza in 2015. We revisit his conversation with Ernie Manouse.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Remembering Stan Lee, And Howard Hughes The Womanizer (Nov. 13, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn why authorities have searched the offices of a prominent attorney. Plus, we remember comic book icon Stan Lee. Then, writer Karina Longworth uses Howard Hughes to illustrate some of the challenges women faced in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Plus, we discuss the contributions of women in the arts. And we meet Houston's new youth poet laureate.
Literature
Comic Book Convention Brings Thousands of People, Millions of Dollars to Houston
Posted on · Don’t be alarmed at the sight of people in superhero attire this weekend, it’s just Comicpalooza.
Houston Matters
Why Are Marvel Comics’ Movies So Successful at the Box Office?
Posted on · Summer is still, technically, a few weeks off, but another summer season of big-budget, comic book-themed movie releases is already well underway, with Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 raking in revenue at the box office. They’ll be joined shortly by X-Men: Days of Future Past and Guardians of the Galaxy. […]