9 Gift Ideas for TV Fans Who Love Comic Book Shows

For years, comic books and toys have gone hand-in-hand. But now that comics have entered the mainstream, adults are clamoring for merchandise they won’t feel guilty about displaying when their friends come over for a dinner party.

Interestingly, because television shows like Arrow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Flash, and Gotham come with a built-in following from the comics world, the amount of official studio merch is being dwarfed by the output of crafting fans. Here is a selection of the best show-related gifts — official and otherwise — for your superhero-crazy loved ones.