Today, comic books are a major force behind big-budget movies, but many famous actors and musicians have loved them for years. They aren’t just in these films; they’re dedicated collectors, actively building impressive collections of old and rare comics and related items. Some have even created huge personal storage spaces for their collections or opened their own comic shops. These collections show their true love for the art of comic books and often inspire their work.
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage is a huge fan of comic books, so much so that he actually chose his stage name to honor the Marvel character Luke Cage and distance himself from his famous Coppola family. He once owned an incredibly well-preserved copy of ‘Action Comics #1’ and sold it for a record $2.1 million. His love for comics even extended to his personal life – he named his son Kal-El, Superman’s birth name.
Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill, famous for playing Luke Skywalker in ‘Star Wars’ and voicing the Joker in ‘Batman: The Animated Series’, has been collecting comics since he was a child. Over the years, he’s built up a huge collection of comics from the ‘silver’ and ‘bronze’ ages. He loves sharing his knowledge of comics – he’s even hosted a show called ‘Pop Culture Quest’ to display rare items and is often asked to speak about comic history at fan conventions.
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson’s love for comics goes way back, even before he played Nick Fury in ‘Iron Man 2’. He’s a dedicated reader and actively collects comics that feature his own image, like ‘The Ultimates’. He also owns a wide range of classic Marvel and DC comics. Jackson has mentioned that his passion for the medium began long before comic book movies became so popular.
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves, a longtime comic book fan, has now become a comic creator himself, co-writing the popular series ‘BRZRKR’. He owns a large collection of older comics, especially enjoying characters like Ghost Rider and Wolverine. Reeves has explained that comics inspired the action in films like ‘John Wick’, and he continues to support comic book stores and connect with fellow collectors.
Seth Green
Seth Green, one of the creators of ‘Robot Chicken’, has built a thriving career from his passion for comics and toys. He’s known throughout the industry for his incredible personal collection, which includes hard-to-find comics and vintage action figures spanning many years. He regularly attends conventions, not just to appear as a guest, but to actively search for new items to add to his collection. His detailed knowledge of comic and toy history clearly influences the parodies and homages seen in his TV shows.
Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt is famous for knowing a lot about comic books – their history and everything surrounding them. He’s collected comics for years, everything from popular superhero series to lesser-known, independent graphic novels. He’s even written comics himself, contributing to titles like ‘Justice League of America’ and ‘The Goon’. His deep love for comics often shows up in his stand-up routines, where he talks about specific stories and how the art form has changed.
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis is a well-known fan of geeky interests, especially comic books. She’s been collecting them for years and is a big fan of the ‘Star Trek’ novels and stories. Kunis has often said that reading comics was a major hobby during her childhood and that her collection shows how much she’s always loved science fiction and superhero stories.
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith, the director known for films like ‘Clerks,’ is a huge and very open comic book enthusiast. He owns Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash, a popular comic book store in New Jersey where fans gather. Smith has also written successful comic book series like ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Green Arrow,’ combining his work and passion. He’s known for having an incredible personal collection, including rare and valuable comics.
Rosario Dawson
Rosario Dawson is well-known for her roles in comic book-based shows like ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Ahsoka’. But her love of comics goes even deeper – she’s a serious collector and even helped create the comic series ‘O.C.T.: Occult Crimes Taskforce’. You can often find her at comic conventions, checking out new releases and searching for older, rare issues. She believes comics have given her strong, complex female characters to look up to, which have influenced her work as an actress.
Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson really dove into the world of Batman to get ready for his role in ‘The Batman’. He spent time learning about the character’s history in DC comics, becoming a collector of titles known for their dark and moody style, such as ‘Batman: Shaman’ and ‘The Long Halloween’. Pattinson has said he became fascinated by how different artists have portrayed Batman over the years. What started as research for the film has actually turned into a continuing hobby, and he still reads several Batman comic series today.
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck is a huge comic book fan – so much so that he supposedly created a Batman-themed room in his house to display his collection. He’s been passionate about comics since he was a kid, especially the work of Frank Miller. This love for the hobby heavily influenced his decision to star in movies like ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Justice League’. Even now, he continues to collect valuable comic book art and first editions of popular titles.
Bill Hader
Bill Hader, the comedian and actor, has been collecting comic books – especially ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘X-Men’ – since he was a kid. He’s talked about how the style of older comics helped him develop his sense of comedic timing. Despite being very busy, he still enjoys reading new graphic novels and independent comics.
Jack Black
Jack Black is as energetic and fun-loving as you’d expect, and that extends to his hobby: collecting classic Golden and Silver Age comics. He’s a big fan of ‘Green Lantern’ and has playfully expressed wanting to play the character in a movie. Over many years, he’s built an impressive collection of well-preserved comics. His passion for comics often shines through in his lively acting and creative work, like the movie ‘Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny’.
Method Man
Method Man, a key member of the Wu-Tang Clan, is well-known as a passionate comic book collector. He chose the name Johnny Blaze after the ‘Ghost Rider’ character and has built a huge collection, with over 30,000 comics including many valuable and rare Marvel titles. Beyond collecting, Method Man has also created his own comics, proving his dedication to the art form.
Rashida Jones
Rashida Jones is passionate about comic books, both as someone who creates them and collects them. She helped write the comic series ‘Frenemy of the State’ and has long championed the art form. Her collection focuses on comics with compelling characters and distinctive artwork. Jones often speaks about how comics deserve recognition as serious literature.
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