Forbidden Fruit

Not sure about my three kid brothers, but I know I've mentioned before that growing up, I was NOT allowed to 'read' comic books! Maybe my parents were just not communicating clearly to me - maybe it was that I wasn't supposed to SPEND MONEY on them. Which doesn't make a lot of sense, since there was NO MONEY TO SPEND~!~
If only Free Comic Book Day had existed. Free Comic Book Day happens every year on the first Saturday in May; that's just in time for my birthday. May 2 this year.

Anyhow, I love comics and graphic novels, yet having lacked early exposure, am not well-versed.
For example, had never met up with the Spectacled Blade before...
Okay fine, I admit it, Spectacled Blade is MY secret identity self-portrait; I evolved here. But shhh, mum's the word. Please! It's only not a secret if YOU tell.