This is the kind of story that makes you just feel good. Fans around the world rally to help a devoted Superman fan rebuild his collection and make sure justice is served.
Huffington Post reports that thieves took advantage of Mike Meyer and stole 1,800 of his comics. Meyer has been collecting since he was 10 years old. He tells Fox2now how it felt to have his treasured collectibles stolen.
The story of this injustice spread around the world and soon donations were flying in from fans as far away as China to Meyer’s home in Illinois. Meyer was surprised by a call of support from Brandon Routh, who played Superman in the Superman Returns. ABC News/AP also reports that Meyer was treated to a tour of Jerry Siegel’s childhood home. Siegel is the co-creator of the Man of Steel.
This story demonstrates what a collection means to those of us who collect. It’s more than issues in plastic sleeves. Our collections are something that grows with us as we grow up. Mike Meyer’s happy ending shows that heroes don’t always have to sport spandex and capes.