Spider-Man debuted 61 years ago and adaptations of comic books have never been more popular – Houston Public Media
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We discuss the rise of comic book adaptations with Richard Evans of Bedrock City Comics and Houston-area film critic Joe Leydon.
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Spider-Man debuted 61 years ago and adaptations of comic books have never been more popular – Houston Public Media, comics marvel
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