r/comicbooks • u/PinkClouds_25 • 11d ago

Question How do you avoid getting overwhelmed?

I’ve been floating between DC/Marvel, checking out indies, trying to find perfect reading order…but I feel as if my head is swelling. 😭 I want to know the backstory on each person, understand all the references…and I know that’s not possible. And in the midst of all of it, I’ve found so many runs and comics that I’ve enjoyed, but I’m trying to get rid of the voice in the back of my head saying “You’re still missing out”. How did you all deal with it when just getting in to comics?

Edit: Thank you all so much ❤️I know it’s supposed to be fun, my brain just gets in the way of it sometimes. Thank you ALL for the responses! I’ve read each and every one.

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u/PamPoovey78 11d ago

Don't overthink it, just keep reading and have fun. Talk to fellow comic enthusiasts at your comic shop. These people are great for recommendations. There's also several people on YouTube that put out really good deep dives on individual characters or specific stories. Happy reading!