POP CULTURE

How To Get Tickets to Houston's Comicpalooza

Here’s what to expect this year at Texas’ largest comic and pop culture convention.

05/24/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Saving the Day ... And Con

Acclaimed Storyteller Neil Gaiman to Headline 2021 BrazCon

We spoke to founder Stephanie Williamson about moving Brazoria County Library System’s annual teen comic convention online.

Bam, Pow

Not even a pandemic could bring the oldest privately owned comic book store in Houston (and in Texas) down.

Kids Health Annual

“It’s like you finally get to don the superhero’s true identity. You don’t have to be brave, or tough, or strong, or anything. You just get to be.”

08/03/2018 By Jeff Balke

Yieeeeee!!

A new exhibition gathers the miniature comics popular in 1970s Mexico.

Wah Wah

The onstage talent shines, but the musical fails to do justice to its source material.

06/12/2017 By Doni Wilson

Watching All the People

Fact: This year's headliner is Chuck Norris.

05/10/2017 By Rafa Farihah

The Drawl

In honor of Comicpalooza, Houstonia created a comic book character just for Houston.

04/17/2017 Illustrations by Robert Dibrell

Events

Local graphic novel storytellers band together at Houston Zinefest.

10/09/2015 By Sara Samora

The LBD

Show your nerd love by adding some comics and Converse to your LBD.

03/04/2015 By Beth Muecke

H-Town Diary

A special graphic feature by Mat Johnson explores what it means to call Houston home.

09/30/2013 By Mat Johnson Illustrations by Jarrod Perez