Gift Ideas for Comic Fans
For those who celebrate it, Christmas is coming fast. You’ve been gathering up those lists and making your shopping trips. You may also have different ideas for certain people. If that includes comic fans, you’re in luck as they present a variety of options. Embracing the comic book spin, here are several ideas for the comic fan(s) in your life.
Digital comic subscriptions
Where else could this list start but with the comics? One of the best parts about comics is they offer an incredible amount of potential interests. As readers and collectors, there’s ALWAYS something else. For the readers, the Marvel Unlimited and DC Universe Infinite services allow access to decades-old catalogs of endearing characters and exciting stories. Not only can you catch up on older fan favorites, but you can stay up-to-date on recent releases.
Apparel
With pop culture as popular as it’s ever been, comic related apparel is easy to come by. Many stores that sell clothing also carry merchandise adorned by our favorite characters. Add in the online aspect and your options increase drastically. Two of the common pieces are shirts and socks. Both are great options for people to display their fandoms, in bold and colorful fashion.
LEGO sets
As a longtime LEGO fan, their inclusion on this list was a no-brainer. There have been a variety of sets released over the years inspired by both Marvel and DC Comics’ characters and stories. Add in other media properties such as Star Wars and you can see why these little bricks have maintained their popularity. With that also comes a range of prices, from under $10 up to multi $100 sets.
The one problem with LEGO, beyond some of the pricing, is that the number of superhero themed sets seems to have slowed down. This is especially true on the DC side. Here’s hoping for some expansion in the future for all LEGO fans, young and old.
Funko Pops!
Some have argued that Funko Pop! figures have declined in popularity in recent years. Whether that’s true can be debated. However, they still hold a great appeal to many fans out there. If you’re shopping for them, comic shops and entertainment media stores will carry a large selection of them from a variety of properties.
Graphic novels, comic packs and mystery boxes
Similar to the first entry on this list, this one strikes right at a comic fans interest: the comics. This option offers choices for newer fans as well as seasoned readers. You may not always know someone’s specific interest, but there’s no doubt they’ll appreciate some new comic book material to read. Many comic shops and entertainment media stores offer discounted graphic novels from numerous publishers as well as comic book mystery boxes.
Gift cards
Ah yes, the old reliable gift card. When in doubt, let the gift-receiver get what they want. Beyond the typical big box stores and popular online companies, many comic and toy retailers offer gift cards for use in-store and digitally.