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Let me tell you about comics


Not everybody reads comics. Nearly all people you'll meet enjoy TV, and most of them probably like gaming or a good novel. Comics, on the other hand, are a bit more niche. Sure, Marvel movies are all the range, but their popularity isn't shared by their source material.

Those who do like comic books, however, tend to be pretty passionate about them. I know I am, hence why I've set up this blog. I started with The Beano when I was small, discovered the world of manga in my early teens, and first read the seminal Watchmen but a few years ago. Think of Paperback in Action as a chronicle of all the new books I find, and a place to share my thoughts on some old favourites.

Of course, the contents of a comic book often do not remain solely within its pages for long. As previously mentioned, Marvel's heroes have sky-rocketed in popularity since they invaded the box office. So why should Paperback in Action be just about paperbacks? Posts on films, TV shows and games will all find a home here in the future, provided they're linked to the overall theme of comic-based media.

Whether you regularly read comics, or if they have just piqued your interest in the past, I invite you to follow this blog and let me tell you about comics.



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