I had to choose between a mint copy of 'X-Men' #101 or paying my car insurance.

Found the comic at a con in Greensboro for $300, which was exactly what my six-month premium cost. I stared at the book for a solid ten minutes, thinking about that first Phoenix splash page. I paid the insurance bill, obviously, but it felt like a real test of being a grown-up fan. Anyone else ever have to make a choice like that where the 'right' answer just stinks?

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the_joel7d ago

Man, that "test of being a grown-up fan" line hits hard. Been there, making the boring choice over the cool one. It really does stink.

rubyw707d ago

Remember when we all thought being an adult meant getting to buy the cool cereal. The lies.