If you love superheroes or masked men wearing tight tights, and who doesn’t, you’re in luck! So move over Batman and hold onto that cape, Superman - September 25th is National Comic Book Day! Not to be confused with FREE Comic Book Day, which is held on the first Saturday in May, this annual holiday is a day dedicated to the millions of comic book lovers across America.
While the origins of this national holiday are unknown, comic books provide an imaginary journey with amazing characters. Whether you love vile villains, out-of-this world aliens, incredible creatures or crusaders in spandex, comic books are just plain fun and have been around for decades. It is believed Superman was the first superhero to enter the comic book scene back in 1938.
Whether you enjoy a special comic book character or are a comic book collector, comic books offer affordable entertainment for young and old alike. In honor of this day, why not dust off those old comics and take a trip down memory lane? Today would also be the perfect time to get the kids started on their own comic book collection, something that may be a luctrative investment down the road.
In honor of National Comic Book Day, check out these amazing superhero cocktail recipes sure to make any superhero swoon! Select from the White Spider, Dark Knight, Gotham Martini or Bombshell.
Comic Book Resources
- Marvel – This is the official website of more than 5,000 characters including Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men, Captain America and Iron Man.
- Comic Book Movies – Launched in 2002, Comic Book Movies (CBM) provides a plethora of information and news about movies that bring comic book characters to the screen.
- Grand Comics Database – This non-profit organization provides information on printed comic publications around the world. More than 350,000 covers have been uploaded to the site.
Who is your favorite comic book character? Do tell! September 25 is also National One Hit Wonder Day!
