Tag: Marvel Comics

Marvel’s Runaways leap from comic book to television

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — When Brian K. Vaughan was approached by Marvel Comics to write a comic book to bring in new readers, he hit on the idea of “Runaways” about a diverse group of teenage family friends whose bond grows stronger when they make a gruesome discovery. Launched in 2003, the comic book soon became a fan favorite and now streaming service Hulu has turned the series into a television show, under the […]

“Guardians of the Galaxy” continues reign at U.S. box office

(Reuters) — “Guardians of the Galaxy,” already the biggest film of the year, continued its improbable assault on the box office, collecting $10.2 million to lead all films after a month in theaters. Featuring a cast of misfit super heroes that includes a machinegun-toting raccoon, “Guardians” leapt from the pages of Marvel Comics to total $295 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was second with $6.5 million […]