Texas Country Reporter
May 26, 2022
Inside the Oldest, Largest Independent Comic Book Store in Texas
Third Planet Sci-Fi Superstore in Houston is home to hundreds of thousands of comic books and collectibles.
Comic Books
Books
March 28, 2022
A Clever Comic Book Wants to Change the Way We Talk to Moms
Austin artist and doctor Grace Farris’s debut, ‘Mom Milestones,’ inverts the patronizing parenting-book formula.
By
Rose Cahalan
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Books
September 15, 2021
How a Western Comic Series Made Me the Texan I Am Today
To me, Garth Ennis's ‘Preacher’ is about growing past juvenile, self-destructive notions of masculinity.
By
Dan Solomon
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Food & Drink
September 6, 2021
At Popfancy, Houston’s Anime and K-pop Fans Get Their Just Desserts
Pop-culture and popsicle fans come from around the state, often dressed in character, to taste themed treats.
Meanwhile in Texas
July 8, 2021
A Houston Comic Book Store Filed a Lawsuit in Comic Form
It’s an unconventional but attention-grabbing strategy.
By
Dan Solomon
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Meanwhile in Texas
April 23, 2021
A McAllen Thief Pilfered $400 Worth of Spider-Man Comic Books
He confessed after someone spotted him in surveillance footage.
By
Dan Solomon
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Books
September 17, 2020
A North Texas Teacher Wanted a Superhero His Latino Students Could Relate to, so He Created One
Hector Rodriguez’s hit comic book series, El Peso Hero, is now set to become a film.
The National Podcast of Texas
January 13, 2020
Thor in West Texas? Marvel Comics Phenom Donny Cates on His Secret Plan to Relocate the God of Thunder
On the National Podcast of Texas, the “Bad Boy of Comics” on his rise from comic shop manager to writing some of Marvel’s biggest titles.
Art
October 10, 2019
Illustrator Arturo Torres Brings Basketball, Movies, and Other Things to Life on the Page
The Dallas-based artist has collaborated with writer Shea Serrano on multiple ‘New York Times’ best-sellers.
Film & TV
September 10, 2015
AMC’s ‘Preacher’ TV Show Gets Ordered To Series—Here’s Everything We Know
The most 'Texas' comic book of the past two decades is ready to be the most Texas TV show in years.
By
Dan Solomon
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The Culture
March 13, 2015
iRoberson
iZombie rises from the dead.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
Conan Stars in Live-Action Graphic Novel Written by Austinites
The Intergalactic Nemesis, a nationally acclaimed "live-action graphic novel" show, appeared on Conan, with the talk show host playing the lead.
Books
March 1, 2008
Terry Moore
In June 2007 the Houston artist, writer, and publisher wrapped up his Strangers in Paradise comic book series after a fourteen-year run. He writes Runaways and Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane for Marvel Comics, and he is now launching Echo, a new superhero series.Has Echo been percolating for a while?When
Books
March 1, 2008
Interview with Terry Moore
In June 2007 the Houston artist, writer, and publisher wrapped up his Strangers in Paradise comic book series after a fourteen-year run. He writes Runaways and Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane for Marvel Comics, and he is now launching Echo, a new superhero series.How did Strangers in Paradise differ at
Art
November 1, 1991
Fab Three
The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, heroes of hippiedom, are alive and well and living in Paris.