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In reply to the discussion: Show of hands, how many adults here enjoy comics... [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)54. Bravo!
Im 70 years old and a college graduate who has read the classics. I am bilingual having lived in another country as an American citizen for over 25 years. I appreciate the subtle differences in the two distinct cultures I was brought up in and I consider myself a world citizen and I know the cultural importance of comic books in countries where illiteracy is high. I also know how important
it is to read something youre interested in and how it helps your literacy abilities. I was happy when my kids read comic books.
And Stan Lee ALWAYS preached and promoted the highest human qualities and the noblest ones too. Super heroes were always the good guys. Always.
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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