10 Things Menswear Nerds and Comic Nerds Have In Common

It's a lot more than you think.

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One knows that "with great power comes great responsiblity," and one knows that "fashions fade, but style is eternal." Both are equally passionate about their hobbies. The hardcore comic geek and men's style nerd may look drastically different, but the two couldn't be more similar. With San Diego Comic Con just finished, men's market week is starting up in New York, and we noticed tradeshows like Capsule are beginning to feel a lot more like comic conventions themselves.

Whether it's drooling over limited-edition goods with outrageous prices, or having an intense dedication to creators who really understand where you're coming from, the similarities between the style-conscious and the pop culture-obsessed are as uncanny as The X-Men. To borrow a line from Stan Lee, "Face front, true believer!" Here are 10 Things Menswear Nerds and Comic Nerds Have In Common.

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10. You pay attention to little details no one else cares about.

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9. You have an unwavering dedication to your favorite creators.

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8. Girls become even hotter if they're into your hobbies.

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7. You justify high prices based on your passion.

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6. You get overly excited about things you can't even have yet.

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5. You think that for the most part, the media portrays you in the wrong light.

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4. Tradeshows are an excuse to full-on nerd out about your shared passions.

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3. The people you talk to the most about your hobby are on the Internet.

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2. You "get dressed" for the occasion.

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1. Huge events are really about the people watching.

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