Top Five Reasons to LOVE Comics (and the reasons I LOVE them)
Happy Valentine’s day kids! It has been an exciting month in comics so far, and I’m still struggling to read a pile of old books to put up some more reviews. I thought I would take a brief reprieve however, put up my personal top ten reasons to love comics:
5. Comics are portable entertainment.
4. Comic book art. Some of this stuff is museum quality. Comic book artists are underrated.
3. Comic book writers. Hey some of these guys (and gals) are the most intelligent people I’ve yet to encounter.
2. Comic book nostalgia. There is no better way to feel like a kid again without a care in the world than reading a comic book (and maybe even giggling a bit).
1. Superheros!! I don’t think I have to explain this one Without superheros there would be no industry.
And now for a little news….sadly, Steve Gerber died at a hospital following a long illness on Saturday. For those of you who didn’t know, Gerber created Howard the Duck for Marvel comics and spent the last of his days working on a new Dr. Fate title for DC Comics. He will be missed by many as a champion for creators’ rights and also for his inspiring positivity through the ups and downs the industry has recently faced. Be sure to check out Dr. Fate to read some of his final and perhaps best work.
Also, the writers have called it quits, with striking that is. Great. Can’t wait for more Desperate Housewives. Ridiculous.

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