At what point are we supposed to stop readings comics? And why should we? Frankly, I don't think you're ever too old to enjoy something you like so long as it doesn't harm anyone. Comic books (and animation) do however have the stigma of being something just for kids, even though many if not most comics are geared towards an older audience.
Do you pay any attention to people who believe that? Does it bother you if people think you're too old to be reading comics? Do you think you will be too old for it one day, and If so, when are you "too old" for comics? I'd like to challenge that sentiment. If only more people understood just how much comics and graphic novels offer people of all ages. There is more to it and more diversity in comics than people who don't read them may realize.
Never. And we shouldn't. People who think somebody's too old to read comics are usually the people making other stupid generalizations about comics in the first place.
Never to old! I find that the stigma is slowly disappearing, especially in comics with them being so hip and cool now (well in Canada at least ha ha) With the movies and TV shows more and more people are reading comics these days. i know at least 10 people off the top of my head male and female over 25 who have recently picked up comics, and Have been loving them. All of who have always thought it was something for children before. Many thought there were not any comics other then superheroes, and it took the recent movies and TV shows to show them no, there is more. I think you are never to old to do what you love...unless you are 97 and trying to snowboard. If people can watch movies, tv, and read books till the day they die, I think its safe to say you can read comics till that day comes as well.
Iv been too old for comics for years iv also been too old for laughing when people get hurt practical joking and telling people their face is stupid adn i havnt given those up yet either
Man, the coolest and friendliest old people I know, are the ones that still do the things they done as kids. You know how there are like two types of old people? The type that look at you with bitter and sour eyes, and mumble at you, and then hit you with their umbrella's? Then the type that smile at you, and walk down the main street with a bit of a strut, and are smiling ear to ear? If I live that long, I want to be the latter type of old person, and I am pretty sure I will only be that kind of old person, if i keep reading comics.
I know 60 year old guys who play Playstation and X-Box more than I do lol, and they got Fighting Sticks, and Gun controllers. I wouldn't be surprised if there were a bunch of senior citizens dropping green to buy some comics either.
A better question might be, When Is It Too Old to get into Arguments in VS/Battle threads. Read comics till you die, cosplay till you die, and post until die. Calling people fanboi's and multi quoting 20 or more posts and throwing up 50 scans when your 90 though... health concern. Maybe ease up, just a lil. Maybe? I don't know...
1-10 - aww factor is in play 11-13 - expected 14-18 - might get made fun of 19-25 - probably made fun of 26-30 - stuck in their ways 31-50 - doin it for the kids 51+ - cool grandpa
but what everyone said before is true. be you gangsta. above are just ages other people who don't understand might say.
I know 60 year old guys who play Playstation and X-Box more than I do lol,
LOL Really? "
Yep, for real. It probably has more to do with the fact I don't play games that much anymore, but yeah, lol I have been to some of my uncles friends houses and some of them are still hardcore videogame players. They just never stopped playing. I suspect more old people play Wii as well these days.
" Man, the coolest and friendliest old people I know, are the ones that still do the things they done as kids. You know how there are like two types of old people? The type that look at you with bitter and sour eyes, and mumble at you, and then hit you with their umbrella's? Then the type that smile at you, and walk down the main street with a bit of a strut, and are smiling ear to ear? If I live that long, I want to be the latter type of old person, and I am pretty sure I will only be that kind of old person, if i keep reading comics. I know 60 year old guys who play Playstation and X-Box more than I do lol, and they got Fighting Sticks, and Gun controllers. I wouldn't be surprised if there were a bunch of senior citizens dropping green to buy some comics either. A better question might be, When Is It Too Old to get into Arguments in VS/Battle threads. Read comics till you die, cosplay till you die, and post until die. Calling people fanboi's and multi quoting 20 or more posts and throwing up 50 scans when your 90 though... health concern. Maybe ease up, just a lil. Maybe? I don't know... "
cosplay till you die? haha it made me imagine something horrible. alzheimers and incontinence inside of a emma frost costume.
your too old to be reading comics when you become bitter and cynical about every plot, costume & character change if you maintain the wonder of a child's mind as you read the comics and continue to be amazed about the different events happening than you should read comics till your on your death bed. If you get old and bitter at ageless Superman and Playboy Ironman than it's probably time to stop. I guess my pint is as long as you enjoy the comics your reading you should read them when the enjoyment stops you should stop reading. Un-finished collections are a badge of choice finished ones are a badge of enjoyment. Choose to Enjoy comics not Collect them.
I'll be a old dusty man and still reading comics. Wake up, get my early bird special, read my comics, change my diaper, go sit in my rocking chair and fall asleep.
I think the mentality of comics has changed. It is no longer considered kids stuff......the same could be said about baseball cards. I think comics are considered more of a hobby now. Though my wife thinks I'm a dork.
"I'll be a old dusty man and still reading comics. Wake up, get my early bird special, read my comics, change my diaper, go sit in my rocking chair and fall asleep. "
^ This ^ Only reason to stop reading comics, in my opinion, is when you no longer enjoy them and they become a waste of money.
Most people I know (co-workers, casual friends) and all my friends are aware that I still read and collect comics. What do they think about it? Most don't seem to have an opinion, but anytime a question regarding comics or superheroes comes up (including movies): they ask me.
Same with cartoons or video games, you're never too old, comics are like any other form of book, there's not a set age to stop, reading is reading, there's isn't an age limit, it's simple up to the person to decide.
@Icon: You can never be too old to read comics. When argued that the reading is more elementary because of pictures, I argue that pictures, which the first humans practiced "reading" is the reason we developed reading today. The people who grew up with some of the very first comic books as kids were, in my opinnion raised to think that you had to put away your childish belongings when it was your time to grow up. It was just fantasy, the characters they loved weren't real; so it was a waste of time to keep thinking about the unreal. My father who is 60 went through that as a child, and doesn't understand why I am so into comics and fictional characters. It was a suprise to go through some of his old belongings to find not only did he keep a few comic books from when he was a kid, but in 1992 he bought four issues of the death of Superman. I asked him about it, and he told me more or less that he was upset to hear his hero was dead, and he wished he kept up with what he read when he was young. Saying that it was the only real hope for the times, without an icon real or not, there isn't a hope that inspires kids to be like the good guys instead of the bad. I was more than impressed after what he said, since I thought he was opposed to people that continue reading legendary tales of good vs. evil. I can't imagine not keeping up with the good guys that have proved that time will not stop them from doing good in a bad world; or the bad guys that give them purpose. NEVER give up reading NEVER give up hope.
" @Icon: You can never be too old to read comics. When argued that the reading is more elementary because of pictures, I argue that pictures, which the first humans practiced "reading" is the reason we developed reading today. The people who grew up with some of the very first comic books as kids were, in my opinnion raised to think that you had to put away your childish belongings when it was your time to grow up. It was just fantasy, the characters they loved weren't real; so it was a waste of time to keep thinking about the unreal. My father who is 60 went through that as a child, and doesn't understand why I am so into comics and fictional characters. It was a suprise to go through some of his old belongings to find not only did he keep a few comic books from when he was a kid, but in 1992 he bought four issues of the death of Superman. I asked him about it, and he told me more or less that he was upset to hear his hero was dead, and he wished he kept up with what he read when he was young. Saying that it was the only real hope for the times, without an icon real or not, there isn't a hope that inspires kids to be like the good guys instead of the bad. I was more than impressed after what he said, since I thought he was opposed to people that continue reading legendary tales of good vs. evil. I can't imagine not keeping up with the good guys that have proved that time will not stop them from doing good in a bad world; or the bad guys that give them purpose. NEVER give up reading NEVER give up hope. "
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