For 50 years, Third Planet has welcomed generations of comic book fans

HOUSTON, Texas — Five decades, one epic store.

Third Planet, a comic book and sci-fi superstore, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in November. TJ Johnson opened the store in 1975.

“Not everyone can go 50 years,” Owner TJ Johnson said. “You still have to love what you are doing, and I love what I do.”

In celebration, the store’s iconic blue building off the Southwest Freeway is getting a new eye-catching look.