That is why today’s Tony’s Superhero Saturdays™ spotlight is not just about the characters printed on the page. It is about the people who make sure those pages still reach the hands of readers. Comic book shop owners may not wear capes, but they guard one of the most important parts of comic book culture: the local shop, the community space and the place where fandom becomes family.

Metaphors and similes are the secret spices of storytelling. Used sparingly, they bring life, color, and texture to your writing.