Superhero Art Exhibit Opens Wednesday at LSU Union Gallery

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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... Kapow!: Superheroes in the Comics & Cartoons at the LSU Student Union Art Gallery. The show, which kicks off Wednesday and runs through July 30, features pieces from the Toonseum in Pittsburgh as well as local comic book collectors.

The exhibit will display the evolution of comics, from the earliest Superman daily newspaper strips to modern comics. It will also include statues and action figures of your favorite superheroes.

The gallery will host a number of special events in conjunction with the art exhibit, starting with a superhero film marathon on Wednesday. The art exhibit and all related events are free and open to the public. The events:

  • Wednesday's film marathon begins at 2 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom of the LSU Student Union and will conclude around 10 p.m.
  • A reception with free food and drinks will be held in front of the gallery at 3:30 p.m. to officially open the art exhibit.
  • Starting Thursday, the gallery will show cartoon shorts daily from 1-3 p.m. and have the latest superhero video games for everyone to play from 3-5 p.m.

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