From their humble beginnings as paper-thin dime store magazines, comic books have come a long way. Comic book superhero characters now dominate film, television and the merchandising industry, resulting in billions of dollars in profits. What is it about superheroes that pull us in? Is it because they are our savior when we are in troubled times?
On a new episode of Media Inside Out, host Sherri Hope Culver discusses comic book franchises and their influence on the current media landscape with Kate Tanski, a writer for WomenWriteAboutComics.com, and Trey Shields, the Programs Coordinator for Philadelphia Film Society.
This episode will premiere on Wednesday, March 9 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Comcast 50, Verizon 45, and online.
