Chris is more than a casual observer of life. He is 37, a native of Chicago, and has spent the better part of his life loving, reading and collecting comic books. From the art to the storylines, these soap opera for guys have kept him both interested and cultivated to the art form like no other. A safe escape from everyday hum-drum, comic books are not only a piece of Americana but are an American tradition that will hopefully be around for many years to come. E-mail him at chrispratl@gmail.com.