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Comic Book Collecting
On December 22, 2007 in Pictures, Photography, Misc, General, Books
I know someone who is a comic book collector; you could call him a fanatic. He has stacks of comic books from the floor to the ceiling of his apartment, and I am not exaggerating. He has had a passion for them since he was a child. I love the arts, especially literature. I enjoy a good story, but to me comic collecting is just a sad passion. I am not a believer in fan culture – where a group of people find their self esteem revolves around who much they know about a specific genre they are into. Give me a break! That should be entertainment, and nothing beyond. It can make you look like a jerk.
I have to admit, there are some very cool comic books out there with gorgeous designs. There are some talented artists and writers in the comic book industry. I just find the collector mentality to be boring. To me, it takes the excitement out of something you like. Instead of being a hobby you engage in, it consumes you.
Comic books are easily accessible. Kids can learn to appreciate the art of them at an early age. Reading them as adults is very common. This is where a simply hobby becomes an obsession, whether it is comics, literature, music or something else.