How to Escape into the Comics

Comic books aren't for kids anymore. The connotation that they are for the socially inept and that they repel the opposite sex, is no longer truth. This stigma is no longer an issue within our society, partly because of the commercial success of comic books that have been adapted to film and partly because the quality of the art work and fascinating story lines written by adept writers. Finally, the escape from reality provided by this type of media is appealing and satisfying at the same time.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A Comic Book

How to Escape Into Comics

1. In order to escape anything, the desire to escape must be present. If you are unwilling to embrace the nature of comics, escape into one will not be easy. First, it is necessary to suspend disbelief. You cannot scoff to yourself at the manner in which the hero, if there is one, attained his or her super power. You cannot roll your eyes when the problem is resolved in an unbelievable fashion.
2. It is necessary to choose the genre of the comic that you desire to escape into. There are classics like Batman, Superman, and Spiderman. There are issues dating back fifty years, worth a pretty penny, and there are is everything in between. There are limited edition versions and there are crossovers where two heroes from different comic books work together or against each other. Besides the classic superhero comic books, there are various other types that have quirky social commentaries and there is a revenge genre. This where the main character is wronged viciously and the story is fueled by his or her vengeance.
3. Once you have chosen what you are going to read, find some time and place without distractions to start the comic book. In more adult themed media, the beginning usually begins with a bang and if you do not focus in the beginning, it will be hard to get into the story. Once you begin, enjoy yourself. If you can identify with any of the characters, focus on that fact. If you cannot, place yourself in one of their shoes. What would you do if your love was taken from you? How do you feel about being called on to save the day with little gratitude? What if you were the villain? Would you be able to come up with a devilish plot in a more efficient manner?

Tips & Warnings

• Reading is meant to be enjoyable and our imaginations are something that can take us anywhere. Pretending is a sign of intelligence in children, but childish in adults. Why? Don't take yourself too seriously not to enjoy a good story about something super.