How old are you and why do you still read comics?

[crossword]

Turned 44 last month, and have been reading since the mid 70's. I may quit this year since I might lose my job, and I haven't enjoyed what Marvel has been doing for the last twelve years. The DCnu is starting to lose it's shine with me as well.

[MadDog1981]

Turned 44 last month, and have been reading since the mid 70's. I may quit this year since I might lose my job, and I haven't enjoyed what Marvel has been doing for the last twelve years. The DCnu is starting to lose it's shine with me as well.

You should try the new Valiant books.

[crossword]

You should try the new Valiant books.

I was thinking about checking out Shadowman.

[MadDog1981]

I liked the first issue a lot. Their other titles have all been pretty good.

[Lars C]

34, and I just guess I love the escaping reality aspect of it. I maintain that comics is just a medium, just like books or movies, and I always thought I'd read other comics when I got older, less superheroes. But I still love them! The difference is that I interest myself much about the stuff behind the scenes. And fewer comics give me that "wow, this is GREAT" feeling.

[shibori78]

I'm 34, reading comics casually for 13 years, started seriously reading a year ago. Although I watched comic book related cartoons when I was little girl (Superfriends, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, The X-Men, etc.), I was more into reading straight up books. Occasionally, I'd pick up a comic book; I distinctly remember having an ALF comic! I didn't really have friends who were into comics, so my exposure was limited.
Things changed when I started college. Through roommates and their friends, I became more exposed to anime, manga, and comic books and my interest grew. About 10 years ago, while attending grad school, I started dating my now fiance (you guys know him as the poster, Hambone), who is an avid comic book reader and collector. I read whatever he brought home, but didn't really buy anything of my own. This past year, I found some titles that resonated with me, and I started my own collection!
I read comics because I enjoy the combination of visual art work and dialogue.

[Jodoc]

Am i old? For an apricot, yes; for a head of lettuce, even more so. But for a mountain, I am not yet begun in years. For a man, I am just right.

Which this week translates to 57. My brothers got me started on Superman and Batman; my first Marvel was my brother-in-law's copy of Fantastic Four #3. I've drifted away from comics now and again, but I always come back. I like the action and fantasy of superheroics, but more than that I love the medium, the mixture of words and pictures that can tell any kind of story.

Currently I'm reading Earth 2, the Defenders (oops), Life w/Archie. I still check in now and then w/favorites like Fantastic Four or Supergirl, Vampirella, the Shadow, the Simpsons, the Valiant or Red Circle characters. And anything new that looks cool.

[Gladiator X]

46

Have been reading comics for as long as I can remember and have been collecting them since I was 8.

I still read them because I still enjoy them.

[crossword]

I liked the first issue a lot. Their other titles have all been pretty good.

I'll have to get down to my LCS and see if they still have it. Thanks.

[nnelg]

i just turned 30 and i started reading in the first grade. my older brother got me started with some x-men stuff. i have loved them since.

[jade_nova]

I'm 33 and I don't know why I still read comics. With all the constant change it makes me feel a little burned out.

[Greg Anderson]

24 and I just simply love the medium. I love the vast ideas and story telling and I love the visual aspects of it. I've been overall burned out with most of the Big 2 stuff but the independent books are what grab me and keep me interested.