Deus ex Comica: The Rebirth of a Comic Book Fan

Deus ex Comica: The Rebirth of a Comic Book FanWith a mix of humor, recollection and insight, Deus ex Comica explores how the Marvel Comics stable of titles influenced Adams pre teen and adolescent years, his rediscovery of sequential art as an adult, and the pleasure of watching his own sons first steps into the comic book universe. Pulling inspiration from all corners of pop culture, Adam moves among topics ranging from the struggles of having a collectors completist mentality to remembering

With a mix of humor, recollection and insight, Deus ex Comica explores how the Marvel Comics stable of titles influenced AdamÕs pre-teen and adolescent years, his rediscovery of sequential art as an adult, and the pleasure of watching his own sonÕs first steps into the comic book universe.

Pulling inspiration from all corners of pop culture, Adam moves among topics ranging from the struggles of having a collectorÕs completist mentality to remembering Assistant EditorÕs Month to the discovery of the amazing artists and writers who are guiding the industry today.

AdamÕs Deus ex Comica is a loving reference to the wonder and excitement that comic books contribute to popular culture at large. The details may be specific to one Midwestern boyÕs journey from child to husband and parent, but itÕs a truly identifiable chronicle of a pop culture junkie who has reawakened the long-dormant comic book fan within.