Escape From Reality Guilt Free
Action comic books have been around for quite some time now. A lot of people have been collecting and reading issue after issue of comic books, it is a great way to spend time without having to spend so much or even travel. There are so many action comic book titles available in the market today; different themes for different audiences make it appealing to almost everyone.
Action comic books rely heavily on interesting stories, comic books after all are just short stories made more entertaining because of illustrations. It’s almost impossible to go through life without reading at least one comic book. There are so many publishing companies that produce so many comic book titles that there are literally so much to choose from. Chances are, no matter who you are and where you come from there is a perfect action comic book for you.
The comic book has always been an enduring element in the American culture. Comic publishing giants such as Marvel and DC comics have been around for decades spawning so many popular comic books that they have become a household name. The element of escapism makes comic books very popular, one can easily get lost in the bright colored pages of probably the most popular literary genre of modern society.
Action comic books are known for over the top story lines and adrenaline pounding events. Fans are dazzled by illustrations that seem to jump out of the page and just spark the reader’s imagination. A very persistent element in action comic books is a protagonist, usually a person with extraordinary abilities usually referred to as super heroes.
Super heroes in action comic books are very important in making the story more attractive. Throughout the years, comic books have given its audiences very popular names that went far beyond just comic book pages. Heroes such as Superman, Batman, and Spiderman have become iconic figures of the century. It is close to impossible to find a person who has not heard of these superheroes especially now that they are found in TV, movies, and even general merchandise.
The fascination with action comic books is not only a western trend. Almost all cultures have their versions of comic books that have their own twists on heroes and stories. A regional comic book genre that has recently attracted some global attention is the Japanese Manga. Manga are simply Japanese comic books, they are traditionally black and white and are usually released in weekly compilations called Jump. Japanese Manga has their own style of action comics with their own versions of superheroes that of course are more related to the Japanese culture.
Action comic books are a testament to generations of creativity, the evolution of comic books are also great historic references of the times they where created. People may notice that despite the over the top themes and story lines, action comics usually have deeper messages that talk about serious issues such as society, politics, and other pressing matters.