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In reply to the discussion: Show of hands, how many adults here enjoy comics... [View all]malaise
(268,724 posts)72. As a young girl, I read everything in sight including comics
Back in the 70's a cousin's wife (who was an academic in a Communications' Institute) gave me a book written by two Chileans called How to Read Donald Duck. It changed my thinking. I always hated Tarzan, but as someone in a developing country I became more aware at the subtle and not so subtle messages.
I read the comics with purpose after that and found Stan Lee's characters refreshingly progressive.
Maher is an insensitive moron. I rarely watch his show.
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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