I read comics in public in a way so people next to me can easily read over my shoulder if they get curious. I always have at least one graphic novel in my backback in case I have some down time or I meet someone bored who I can possibly interest in a peek. I do my best to always dispell any false downplaying notions about comic books. All the co-workers with friends I trust have been given a certain pile of comics for their kids/them to look through (including Bone, Batman, JLA, etc trades).

I have never been cool.

Old men, fear me! You will shatter under my ruthless apathetic assault!

Uschi - 2
Old Men - 0

"I am convinced that this world is of no importance, and that the only people who care about dates are imbeciles and Spanish teachers." -- Jean Arp, 1921

"If Jesus came back and saw what people are doing in his name, he would never never stop throwing up." - Max von Sydow, "Hannah and Her Sisters"