Hot take: I think the best comic book fans are the ones who don't read comics

Last week, I was at a bar in Cleveland talking to a guy who knew every detail about the MCU movies and shows. He could name every actor and director, but he had never picked up a single comic. Three years ago, I would have said he wasn't a real fan. Now, I'm not so sure. He loves the characters and the world just as much as I do, maybe more. He just came to it a different way. Has anyone else met fans like this who changed their mind about what being a fan means?

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jordan_henderson1322h agoMost Upvoted

You said you would have called him "not a real fan" three years ago. What was it that made you feel that way back then, and what changed for you?

casey81821h agoTop Commenter

What gatekeeping rule did you follow back then?

bailey.jennifer19h ago

Why do we even care about that stuff?