| Comic has been with us for a long time. From the | | | | the public. Fans can easily copy them in the things |
| Greek word komikos which means comedy, it is | | | | they own identifying themselves in them. The |
| described as images or illustrations paired with | | | | irony is that most of the time the characters |
| words to narrate a story. Historically, it was only | | | | from a comic also wear belts. In that sense, a |
| a set of illustrations but it took some time before | | | | fanatic is doing it twice, donning a belt just as the |
| it is established as a sequential narrative about a | | | | hero from his comic and also flaunting the logo of |
| certain plot. From its younger forms, it then | | | | the character. |
| expanded into having words in them, making it | | | | These characters took another turn with the rise |
| more easy for people to understand what the | | | | of special effects in films that allow to translate |
| story is all about. Speech balloons had been used | | | | these comics into film. Again, these characters |
| for this. It has evolved from more than just being | | | | have the chance to reach out to new and even |
| comedic strips into other genres such as | | | | younger audiences. |
| action-adventure and historical drama, sports and | | | | Some of the comic characters included in the |
| games, romance and drama, mystery and horror | | | | collection of belt buckles in are Superman, |
| and of course, science fiction and fantasy. | | | | Spiderman, The Punisher and Batman. These are |
| It came a long way from how it had been and is | | | | all licensed from the original makers of the comic. |
| now respected and sometimes even seen as a | | | | It has been noted that aside from shirts to be |
| significant part of literature. There is an increasing | | | | worn, most collectibles are not for everyday use. |
| number of universities around the globe that have | | | | Action figures are stashed in cupboards. Others |
| started studying graphic fiction for its literary | | | | are meant to be displayed in one’s shelves. |
| content. Now, it is recognized as something more | | | | Posters adorn walls. The loyal fans needed |
| substantial from the initial impression of a | | | | something more to speak their love about these |
| short-lived and short-ranged entertainment. Comic | | | | characters. A belt buckle easily fits into an |
| being something that only children can appreciate | | | | everyday ensemble. Almost everyone sees the |
| is no longer applicable. Nowadays, it is loved by | | | | need to wear a belt that it is a basic accessory in |
| children and adults alike. | | | | anyone’s wardrobe. These characters, even if |
| These collectors are unbelievably loyal. They | | | | they are mostly heroic in the stories, still have |
| spend a lot for their collection and they treat their | | | | their weaknesses and particular traits that |
| investments with utmost care. Fanatics feel that | | | | endeared them to ordinary people. Supporters |
| they still do not have enough that they resort to | | | | easily identified themselves with these characters |
| buying other merchandise related to the comic like | | | | that there is always that need to express their |
| action figures and other collectibles. | | | | relationship to them. |
| One notable collectible is the belt buckle with a | | | | Comic is indeed a long way from how it had been |
| logo from a comic character design. Usually it is | | | | recognized. Collectors would surely enjoy the |
| the simplicity of the logo that endears them to | | | | variety of these belt buckles. |