While jotting a few things down for a Christmas wish list, it occured to me that we comic book/sci-fi/fantasy geek types are a difficult lot to shop for. Who among us hasn't gotten the bewildered look, the Mr. Spock eyebrow-raise, or the exasperated "Where the heck am I going to find THAT?" question from confused friends and family?
Yes, we are particular. Yes, we like maddeningly obscure stuff. In short, Christmas shopping for us is a major world-class drag. I admit it. It's in this spirit of clarity and contrition that I offer this cartoon:
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