Photos: Superheroes thrive on screen as interest in comics wanes

The sky’s the limit for superheroes in Hollywood these days, but in the publishing world they face a historic challenge: Can they keep the American comic book from going into the ground?

Serafin Nastier, 10, looks at a comic book for sale at Secret Headquarters in Los Angeles. The industry has struggled to connect with younger generations.

  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)