You're not your Steemit handle, there's more to life than crypto and sharing your daily stories as a way to connect with people on a global (decentralised) way. It's okay to share what you had for breakfast.

I've been getting my comics groove on recently. But first, a little trip back in time..

In 1997, I was paying $3.50 (occasionally $2.50) for every Spider-Man comic I could find. This was my entry point to New York City. I had access to Spider-Man and heroes with strength and fortitude that seemed absent from my world. I was using it as a means to escape parts of my life which was pitted with social insecurity and bullying.

The availability of stories was abundant, but I always wished I could hear more from Spidey. He was my friend. I felt like we were pals.

The comics I knew about were the X-Men, the Fantastic 4 and of course, Spidey. I wished the artists could draw faster and the writers could generate stories like lightning. Each month may as well have been twelve.

My shopping routine wasn't monthly.

I didn't shop at a comic book store. I shopped at newsagents back when newsagents were the go-to for comics for any 13 year old kid. The range seemed huge. There were at least five Spider-Man titles a few X-Men and of course, the DC range, that just didn't do much for me at the time.

Recently, I asked a question of my local comic shop. (See Old Man Logan #37).

"Any specials or deals?"

Thankfully, there were. It gave me access to Daredevil issues I was trying to get my hands on (I'm loving Muse) and a couple of back issues of Old Man Logan.

Cheap access to content is important and gives consumers the opportunity to try out a new title that would otherwise go unnoticed or rejected simply because of one's financial restrictions.

Sometimes, it can provide that helpline to a teen or young person trying to make sense of their world. Growing up is so hard. So hard.

And looking for role models in the pages of comics is alright. In fact, although I have no study to back this up, I feel like these coloured pages have stabilised the mental health of so many people.

I'm just here to ponder. Not much else.

While I do a hellova lot of pondering and commentating during comic reviews, I felt like I needed to unload a bit more here. Now.

This year, I've been far more engaged with comics as an outlet or simply a point of interest in my life.

I understand that many of my growing list of follwers do not read comics and are here for other reasons - possibly for vegan recipes and travel blogging. I'd like us to embrace us for the multi-faceted little individuals we all are.

I grow tiresome of wannbe market analysts posting only about crypto.

Ultimately, post what you enjoy writing about. And if that's 100% of the time showing the world graphics of the latest ICO, good for you.

I would like to see something more that makes you more relatable to the "every person". We all have families, we all have problems, we have our interests and we all live our lives on a daily basis.

Right now, comics books are tickling my fancy. But because I had the foresight to know that veganism, comics, LEGO, teaching or whatever isn't one hundred percent of my personality, I stuck with a username that made more sense.

My actual name.

Technically, it's Nicholas. But I prefer Nick.

Were you rescued as a young person from depression or social anxiety by one of your hobbies?

What would you like to do and get involved in that you haven't really explored yet on Steemit?

And do you think that your username has prevented you from discussing other topics?

I want to throw out some invites again. These are either people who's opinion I really value and I'm making sure I hear from them as well as people I want to get to know a little better.

@bryan-imhoff
@bec-on-the-block
@flamingirl
@blewitt
@kommienezuspadt
@midlet
@hendrikdegrote
@drwatson
@artist1989
@choogirl
@jpgaltmiller
@benleemusic
@anwenbaumeister
@meerkat
@caitycat
@itfoolsamonster
@kevinwong
@sherylneil
@steven.nam
@heart-to-heart
@lenasveganliving
@jameshsmitharts
@adelepazani
@rcarter
@homecook
@mattclarke66
@acromott
@vermillionfox
@yasminep
@ratticus
@urs
@mehdishirzad
@saywha
@mysteem.life

If you're not on the list, don't take it to heart! I knew you'd be stopping by. I value your input just as much and you know it.

I look forward to connecting with you soon.

All the best,

Nick.

All content is original and belongs to @nickmorphew. [29 May 2018]

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I’m still looking for an artist to cover my work on my fantasy saga, Adventures in Elowyn Glade

You're still here? Fantastic! Take a trip down memory lane and take a read of.. my beard frustrations or the various stages of banana development.

Neither will disappoint.

nm