Comic books, graphic novels or
just comics all usually refer to books where a story is told with art, instead
of just words. Though they have that similarity, they also differ in some
aspects. Nevertheless, reading comic books is a very enjoyable pastime for many avid fans and
to some, it’s actually a way of life. Never engage a comic book fan in a debate
about which hero is the best or you’ll find yourself in a debate battle of your
life. Apart from the enjoyable
experience of reading comic books, there are many other benefits to reading
these treasured tomes. Evidence and
research are stacking up to prove that comic books make their readers smarter.
Comics make you want to read, and they use complex language which improves
verbal intelligence. What was once thought of as entertainment for children
has proven several times over that it is much more than a picture book.
Through the many comic books that
were published, many superheroes have emerged and become well-loved characters
and foundations of the pop culture world. They have appeared in many other
mediums of entertainment like TV shows, movies, and various merchandise. The comic book universe has thousands upon thousands of superheroes in all of the
universes, multiverses, and dimensions within the stories. They are often
recognizable by their emblems or symbols. How many of these superheroes can you
name by their superhero logos?