My Very First Comic Book

Growing up, I was more into spinning around on tire swings and running through the grass than reading.  I consequently never got into comic books the way my peers did.  I didn't understand the appeal, because I wanted to be gallivanting around the yard, not stuck inside wearing my reading glasses.

But now I'm older, I have a bit more of an open mind, and I own a large supply of contact lenses (to ensure I will never have to wear my reading glasses again).  So over the weekend my friends took me to a comic book store for the first time in my life.  I was quite obviously out of place, and admittedly a little uncomfortable among the veteran comic book readers, but I think I learned a lot! 

Through perusing the store's vast selection of comics, I realized that many of the movies and TV shows I love were inspired by or derived from comic books.  I noticed a few True Blood-themed custom printed pens, and almost didn't believe that the television program had a new comic book series.  That's something I would totally read!

I also came across some really interesting twists on one of my favorite films, The Wizard of Oz.  There was one comic series that took the familiar characters through a darker version of Oz.  I was both creeped out and excited at the same time.  I definitely need to head back to check out those comics again.

When I ended up at the .25 cent comic book collection, I decided that it was time to get my very first comic book.  At such a cheap price, how could I pass up the opportunity?  My friends ended up treating me to the shiniest .25 cent comic they could find, and I was absolutely thrilled.  And as the woman at the register packed my purchase into a promotional bag, I realized that I was about to develop a new unhealthy obsession.  Who knew comic books were so cool?