You know that warm and fuzzy feeling you get when you realize that large corporations have heart? I’m experiencing that sentiment right now for Marvel.
They received an email from a mother with a 4-year-old boy named Anthony, who no longer wanted to wear his Blue Ear model hearing aid. Part of the reason he wanted to put it aside is because none of his favorite superheroes wore hearing aids. Christina D’Allesandro didn’t expect to get a response from Marvel regarding her comments so imagine her surprise when editor Bill Rosemann replied and pointed out that Hawkeye had to use a hearing aid in 1984′s West Coast Avengers # 1 after taking a shot to the ear.
It didn’t end there. Soon Marvel sent another email featuring the superhero Blue Ear. The image shows a hero using a hearing aid to listen to cries from those needing assistance. It worked like a charm. Though there are still times when Anthony doesn’t want to wear his hearing aid, he usually gets it.
“I tell him he has to hear people calling for help,” Christina said. “He gets the whole connection. He’s loving it.”
Classy, Marvel. Classy.
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New in our Nerd Approved Shop—the Marvel Heroes Shopping Tote!
Take home this Marvel Heroes reusable shopping tote. Tote is great for shopping and a good alternative to a traditional gift bag. Measures 15-inches tall x 14-inches long x 4-inches wide. Tote is earth-friendly made of recycled materials, and is strong and water resistant.
God forbid you go into Whole Foods with a Trader Joe’s bag—this is the neutral nerdy alternative you need.
Marvel Heroes Shopping Tote—$3.99
Marvel Skrulls cosplay photographed by LJinto.
If you’ve seen The Avengers you might still be on a giddy high from all the exciting action scenes. The team of superheroes didn’t kid around. This bold t-shirt shows Hulk, Thor, Cap, and Black Widow in action on the front with The Avengers logo on the back. Everything is printed in bright colors so the shirt captures the movie and the comic book vibes. Get it while you can, sizes are selling out fast!
Check out the back of the t-shirt after the break.
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Let your budding superhero look the part when he’s kicking the everlovin’ out of pool water this summer with these Marvel swimsuits and goggles. The suits are available in Captain America, Iron Man, and Spider-Man designs and offer fade-resistant fabric and UV protection. Spiderman, Iron Man, or Hulk goggles are also available with see-through scrims and adjustable straps.
Check out the goggles after the break.
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It’s Australian Fashion Week, and designers Romance Was Born have kicked it off with a superheroic line up of outfits. The collection was sponsored by Marvel, and the glamorous dresses glitter with comic book influences – literally in some cases. The line mixes comics with high fashion and includes a variety of textures and patterns reminiscent of your favorite heroes—including the Avengers.
You’ll spot Jack Kirby’s Kirby Krackle as a dress, and you can see the imprint of his creations across the designs (hopefully the Kirby family is having more luck getting credit for these designs than they are for certain characters appearing in certain blockbuster movies). These bold looks are definitely too much for everyday, but they serve as a reminder that comics can indeed be very chic.
See more comic book-esque designs after the break.
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I’ve discovered that even though I live in a warm climate, people often abuse air conditioning. That’s where these crochet wrist warmers come in handy. Besides keeping your arms from freezing, these warmers come in a variety of superhero designs. Yay for mini cosplay!
Product Page (39 CAD or $40)
Bring the big screen to your wrist with this Avengers bracelet! The brass design features seven icons featuring a handful of the superhero team including Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man. Wear it to the midnight screening or you know, every single day.
Product Page ($22)
If you’re going to emulate the look of your favorite Avenger during his down time, then Tony Stark is the obvious choice. His suits cost more than your car, and his house costs more than your entire neighborhood. Who wouldn’t want a little of that? Now you can have it with this polished titanium core and carbon fiber bracelet that Tony Stark sports in The Avengers. Despite being equipped with snazzy magnet technology, it’s not likely to give you any superpowers, but it’ll at least make you look the part. You can preorder this bracelet now and break out your inner playboy when it arrives in July.
Product Page ($167.99 via Colantotte)
