Astro City and a weird coincidence.....

[chrisco37]

A few days ago I decided to swing by my LCS and pick up a few new trades as I was jonesing for a good read (that was more than a single issue). I browsed around for a bit and finally decided to pick up Kurt Busiek's Astro City.

 

I have heard nothing but praise for this book and as I enjoyed Marvels and JLA/Avengers both, I figured I couldn't go wrong. I also picked up Volume 1 of The Authority. I didn't get around to reading either that day (it was Sunday), but yesterday I had some free time (those precious few hours when I'm the only one at home ) and decided I'd start with Astro City.

 

Anyway, the first chapter of Astro City follows a "day in the life of" one of Astro City's greatest heroes, The Samaritan (he's the Astro City version of Superman/Cap. Marvel, more or less). The chapter starts with him waking up and ends with him falling asleep (after a busy day of super-hero activity). At one point during the day, he stops by the Astro City Fire Department to accept an award for all his exploits.

 

It's a trophy/plaque type award with his name and thanks from the community. The award also notes the date the award was presented. It was August 8, 1995 .

 

Exactly 10 years to the day that I read the book.

 

I thought it was kinda cool. Anybody else ever have something like that happen when they were reading a book?

[Ares]

No coincidence for me/

Astro City is one of the best reads out there. Pick up more..

[rob_react]

I love Astro City.

[chrisco37]

No coincidence for me/

Astro City is one of the best reads out there. Pick up more..

 

Oh, I will be. I made it thru the first two chapters last night and started the third. I'll finish tonight and get the rest of the trades.