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I keep seeing people call any comic fan a 'nerd' and it's missing the point
I was at a local con in Austin and overheard a guy telling his friend, 'Oh, you read comics? Total nerd.' It hit me that a lot of folks use 'nerd' as a lazy catch-all for anyone who likes the medium. But being a fan isn't just one thing. Some people only watch the movies, some collect vintage issues, some just love the art. I've got a friend who can tell you every writer on a Daredevil run but doesn't know a thing about physics. Calling everyone the same name ignores what actually makes comic fandom interesting, which is all the different ways people connect with the stories. How do you explain the difference to someone who doesn't get it?
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henderson.wesley6mo ago
The guy in Austin was right, calling his friend a nerd. If you spend your time and money on superhero stories, you fit the label. It doesn't matter if you know physics or not, the core thing is you're into a niche hobby most people grow out of. The different ways people like comics are just small details on the same basic picture. Trying to split hairs over it just sounds like being upset about a word that basically fits.
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