In a twist nobody saw coming,Batmanis the connecting thread that bringsJames GunnandLeBron Jamestogether via social media. The four-time NBA Champion kicks off his 22nd season alongside his son, Bronny, becoming the first father-son duo in NBA history this week. But surprisingly, the Laker has comic books on his mind.
LeBron James sent comic book fans spinning when he took toX, asking for guidance on the best way to order comic books. Apparently a collector growing up (and naming Batman a particular favorite), the Olympic gold medalist didn’t need to wait long for James Gunn, the ideal person for the job, to step up with a one of a kind offer. While the exchange presumably continued via DMs, one thing is clear: comics are so back.
James Gunn Puts Batman Fan LeBron James Back Onto Comics
How Much More Mainstream Can Comics Get?
While comic-based superhero movies remain blockbuster giants, consistentlyearning billions for their heroes at the box office, the comics themselves don’t share them same luxury.The characters and franchises may be world famous, but the comics (not including manga) continue to serve a more niche audience. James Gunn has voiced plans to change this trend, with free DC Comics to be offered at screenings of upcoming DCU films. But in his own post, LeBron James has cited one ofmany reasons why a curious comic reader might struggle to know how to start up a collection, or which books to read first.
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It shouldn’t be overlooked that regardless of what comes of this new connection,a celebrity of LeBron James’s status voicing a desire to get back into comics is a great sign for the comic industry. As publishers strive to make every issue, every reboot, and every event visible to mainstream entertainment, having comics in general shown to be ‘cool enough’ forone of basketball’s richest athletesis publicity of a whole other sort. Will King James' interest inspire fans to get back into comics themselves?
What Batman Comics Should LeBron James Be Reading?
Fans Must Now Debate Which Picks James Gunn Should Offer First
While LeBron’s questions were focused specifically on where to start reading digital comics online, it’s hard to imagine James Gunn wouldn’t also stand ready to make some suggestions or reccomendations of his own. PerhapssomeBrave and The Boldcomics ahead of the movieadaptation? Restricted to ensuing DMs, readers may never have and answers.
However, keeping in mind how many ofBatman’s best comicsmay have been released sinceLeBron Jamesstopped collecting,James Gunnhas a lot of recommendations to choose from.
