Comic books are the most popular form of reading material for young people in Hong Kong. They often read comics while walking in the street or travelling on public transport. They may even read comic books instead of their textbooks when revising for exams.
Why are comic books so popular among young people? Comic books are full of pictures with only a few words. Readers are able to understand the story without thinking too much. Also, the contents of the comic books are interesting. They are relevant to young people's daily lives. For example, love affairs are the major theme of many comics.
In fact, there are advantages to reading such books. First of all, reading comic books is undoubtedly a good form of entertainment. When young people get tired of reading their textbooks, they can read comics.
Besides, reading comics can broaden teenagers' horizons. Some good comics may include knowledge about different subjects. For instance, there are comics that discuss science problems which stimulate young people to think more.
There are also comics on Chinese literature which teach young people how to appreciate Chinese poems and novels. There are comics teaching readers to be optimistic towards life, too.
Nevertheless, there are far more disadvantages to reading such books than the advantages. The comics are quite expensive.