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In reply to the discussion: Show of hands, how many adults here enjoy comics... [View all]elleng
(130,895 posts)28. I never got into them,
but a good friend with a very bright little boy allowed him to 'read' comics when before he'd been TAUGHT to read, and he taught himself, with COMICS! (This 35+ years ago.)
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I like Mad and others--daughter is a Marvel fan. Not enough to get our panties in a bunch over it.
TheBlackAdder
Nov 2018
#113
I am interested insofar as I think its a rather ridiculous reason to villify Bill Maher
jcgoldie
Nov 2018
#13
I enjoy non-fiction, but, I can appreciate a comic books right to exist, and the role they've
Crutchez_CuiBono
Nov 2018
#26
Adult "comics" are a superb genre. We have Maus, In the Shadow of No Towers, & Persepolis....
Hekate
Nov 2018
#35
I appreciate the art and the stories, read them as a kid, have a couple of digital versions now...
Thomas Hurt
Nov 2018
#37
Apparently "The Walking Dead" was a comic book and we enjoy that show very much...
NurseJackie
Nov 2018
#93
Bill Mahr, always eager to share his ignorance with a larger audience. I love comics, as does my
mulsh
Nov 2018
#108
I was never reallly into comic books, just preferred books with more words.
LakeSuperiorView
Nov 2018
#109