Author: matthewpriceok

Award-winning writer and producer Matthew Price was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He has a degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Oklahoma, and was the features editor at The Oklahoman newspaper from 2009-2018, where he also wrote about comics and geek culture. Matt and his wife, Annette, own the Eisner Award-nominated comic book store, Speeding Bullet Comics, in Norman, OK. Matt is the co-writer and producer of the Oklahoma-made, indie superhero feature film, The Posthuman Project. This crowd-funded film, co-written with “Supergirl” writer Sterling Gates, celebrated a theatrical release and is currently available on DVD and VOD. Matt also co-wrote the short films Paradox with Sean Thiessen and Heroes of the Realm with Thiessen and Jon Skelly. Recent comics projects include the adventures of the pulp book hero “The Grave” with artists Hunter Huskey and Jerry Bennett in the pages of Speeding Bullet Comics Presents, the 90s-style adventure comic Team: Awesome! with Scott Sackett, and the sci-fi tale Agent Blue with Don Rosencrans.
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Summer reads, comic-book style

From the Friday, June 10 edition of The Oklahoman As the days get longer and vacations beckon, many are making up their summer reading lists.  The following are some graphic novels worth consideration, recently released, revamped or repackaged.  Marvel Classics from Penguin Some of Marvel Comics’ greatest hits are set to be released in the […]

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Speeding Bullet Comics to celebrate 24th anniversary

Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N. Porter Ave., will celebrate 24 years of serving the Norman community with an anniversary party on June 11. Signings, giveaways, sales and more will mark the occasion. Event hours will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 11 at the shop. Special appearances are scheduled from local artists Robert […]

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‘Ms. Marvel’ to join streaming lineup

by MATTHEW PRICE From the Friday, June 3 edition of The Oklahoman Marvel is introducing a new character to TV audiences next week.  “Ms. Marvel” is a new, original series on Disney+ that will bring the comic-book character of Kamala Khan into the live-action superhero lineup. Kamala, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey […]

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‘Star Wars’ mentor returns on TV, in comics

From the Friday, May 27, edition of The Oklahoman By MATTHEW PRICE  Key characters from the “Star Wars” saga return again in the new series “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” which debuted this week on Disney+. Kenobi also takes the spotlight in a new comic-book series from Marvel Comics, which continues to expand the “Star Wars” universe beyond […]

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Neal Adams, George Perez remembered

Comics fans mourned the loss of two of the most noted artists in the field in recent days.  Neal Adams, 80, and George Perez, 67, were both among comics’ best-known and best-loved artists. Adams was known for revitalizing Batman and being an activist for creators; Perez revamped Wonder Woman and was known for his personal […]

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Free Comic Book Day is May 7, 2022

Free Comic Book Day returns to Speeding Bullet Comics on May 7, 2022! The shop at 614 N Porter Ave. in Norman, OK, will be open from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and will give away 5 selected free comics per customer throughout the day. The store also will welcome special guest Mario Wytch, co-creator […]

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Ninja Turtles, Harley Quinn and others celebrate holiday season

By MATTHEW PRICE  Comic books have long celebrated the winter holidays, with periodical issues coming out in December frequently focusing on holiday hijinks.  With Christmas at hand, the following are some new comic-books and graphic novels that celebrate the holiday season: Tis The Season to Be Freezin’ Special  Paul Dini (“Batman: The Animated Series”) joins […]