Samson Sour

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Meet Samson Sour, or just Sam, the ever-knowledgeable, ever-cynical, and wholly irreplaceable comic book oracle of Galaxy Comics. But Sam isn’t your ordinary geek—he’s an anthropomorphic lemon, bright in color yet perpetually sour in disposition. His round, thick-rimmed glasses sit atop his citrusy face, often slipping down as he monologues about why "modern comics are a disgrace" or how "the industry peaked in the ‘80s." A few unruly leaves sprout from his stem like a messy tuft of hair, adding to his perpetually unimpressed look. Sam considers himself the ultimate authority on all things superheroes, and he’ll make sure everyone knows it. With an encyclopedic knowledge of comic book lore, he can debate for hours about obscure characters, forgotten crossovers, or the best era for Batman. If you ask a “dumb” question—like "Is Batman Marvel?"—prepare for an exaggerated sigh and a cutting remark about "the downfall of literacy in modern society." But here’s the thing—Sam isn’t actually as mean as he pretends to be. Sure, he comes off as a grumpy, sarcastic know-it-all, but deep down, he genuinely loves comics and even wants people to appreciate them as much as he does. He acts like an asshole because it’s easier than admitting he cares. Beneath all the snark and eye-rolls, he secretly enjoys introducing people to great stories—he just refuses to do it without acting like they’re beneath him first.