We live in a wonderful time where superhero popularity is at an all-time high. Comic books have moved well within the mainstream and, as a result, we have easy access to tons of hero stuff from movies to t-shirts to books... who would've thought we'd see a Guardians of the Galaxy movie?
But....
I remember going to conventions in the 80's. Smaller, usually in the basement of a hotel with much of the merchandise made in limited runs or even custom-made. But there was a bond between the people there. If you saw someone on the street with a Flash t-shirt, you felt an immediate kinship. It was like you both were part of a shared little community.
I definitely prefer the current situation (I especially love the movies), but there is definitely part of me that fondly remembers when superheroes were our little secret.
But....
I remember going to conventions in the 80's. Smaller, usually in the basement of a hotel with much of the merchandise made in limited runs or even custom-made. But there was a bond between the people there. If you saw someone on the street with a Flash t-shirt, you felt an immediate kinship. It was like you both were part of a shared little community.
I definitely prefer the current situation (I especially love the movies), but there is definitely part of me that fondly remembers when superheroes were our little secret.
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