Buying gifts for the holidays can be extremely stressful, but with these ten items to choose from, you can be sure your comic book fan will be well taken care of. This is a list of the top gifts for adults this holiday season.
1. X-Men 3/ Superman Returns DVD Collectors/Special Edition
These movies made a pretty big impact in the box office, and now they are available on DVD. If the comic book fan in your life does not have these, then it could be a great choice. Be sure to try to get the X-Men collectors edition or the Superman Returns Special edition as these have more discs than the original release and are packed with great bonus material.
Cost: $35-$40
Cost: $35-$40
2. DC Direct/Marvel Legends
Some of the latest in the DC Direct/Marvel Legends action figure lines are really sweet. Take the Crisis on Infinite Earths DC figures or the Onslaught Marvel Legends villains series. Both have some excellent choices for the comic book fan.
Cost: Around $10-$20
Cost: Around $10-$20
3. Purehero Clothes
Nobody likes to get clothes for Christmas, but what about superhero clothes? Purehero is a company that has a great line of sports inspired apparel based on many Marvel characters. You can get a crew, short-sleeved shirt made out of jersey like material, a BMX jersey, or cycling jerseys. Each one is very durable, well crafted, and very comfortable. These are perfect for those active and inactive comic book fans.Cost:
- Crew - $28
- BMX - $50
- Cycling - $68
4. Original Comic Book Art
The pinnacle of any comic book collector would be a piece of original art from their favorite comic book. The cost may be high - a classic original Spider-Man piece of art went for over $100,000, but you can find many current pieces for current comic books from $75plus. Always buy from a reputable dealer to be sure your getting the real deal.Cost: Varies
5. Marvel Lithograph
These lithograph prints are beautiful. If you’re looking for that perfect, stylish gift for an office, bedroom, or any wallspace, check these prints out. High quality prints are a great way to lend credibility to your comic book art fandom, but don’t forget the frame.Cost: $99-$299 - (Price varies based on signed, unsigned, and or framed).
6. Hero Clix - Supernov/Green Lantern Corps
Whether you are a Marvel or DC fan, then the Hero Clix line by Wizkids has something for you. The latest Marvel set has characters from Marvel comics cosmic linke, like the Silver Surfer or Thanos. DC's Green Lantern Corps boasts such great characters as Ganthet and Tomar Re.Cost: Supernova Booster - $7
Green Lantern Corps Set - About $45
7. Bust/Statue
There are many great statues or busts of comic book characters. Bowen Designs does a great amount of Marvel characters and DC Direct has a great line of statues including a 1:4 scale statue of Superman that is a limited edition piece.Cost: $40+
8. Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Marvel's Ultimate Alliance is a hot holliday game that puts many of Marvel's heroes into your hands. You can play such heroes as Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor, The Thing, Wolverine, and many more. If your a Marvel fan, then this is sweet.Cost: $50-$75
9. Star Wars Starship Battles
The latest release from Wizards of the coast in their Star Wars miniatures line is all about the space battle action. You can field many differnt spaceships from all the Star Wars movies. One cool thing about this set is that unlike the regular Star Wars Minis game, you don't have to deal with particular factions. Instead, you just have the light and dark side. Watch Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter fight with Luke's X-Wing!Cost: Starter $40
Booster: $22
10. Joe Kubert Correspondence Courses
Most fans of comics aspire to create their own comic books, and with lessons from the masters at Joe Kubert Art School, you can achieve your dreams. The great thing is that you can take your time with these correspondence courses, and when you get your assignments back from the art school they will have personal comments on them by professional artists, helping you to hone your craft and become the next comic book superstar.Cost: $325 (For full course and materials).
