Comic-Con is in Manchester which means there are lots of kids and fully grown adults dressed as Comic book and Movie characters descending on the city. It all looks abstract and unfamiliar to me as I’ve no idea about the cult movies and comics they’re supposed to represent. Years ago this was a very niche concern, it used to be reserved for hardcore Star Trek or Dr Who fans and maybe created a wry feature on local news or Nationwide. Now it’s a huge global concern. I’ve no issue with it, looks like fun. I don’t understand the culture but I guess it’s no more weird than me playing Vinyl records and going to gigs, or adults crying because of a Football match, or deciding on how to bring up your children or treat another person because of some archaic Religion. In the political climate I can see the appeal of retreating into a fantasy world and believing in fictional superheroes – although it strikes me maybe this is ultimately an expression of belief in corporate Movie franchises and other less benign concerns. What say The Afterword? Does anyone participate and dress up and do » Continue Reading.