My light reading came from a parallel universe
"If you are a fan of Spider Man, the only option you have is to wait three years for Spider Man 3, or perhaps explore other Hollywood superhero films. Once you are through with Hulk, X-Men, and a handful of others, your otaku obsession has effectively reached its finale. But with anime and manga, the axis is nearly endless."
-- Roland Kelts, Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S., p. 117