Comics = sales for nonprofit museums

Folks in the museum biz know a crowd-pleaser when they see it. Back when I was with a law firm, for example, I worked with the Chicago Aquarium when it discovered the drawing power of Frogs, an exhibit theme that has since become a staple of the nature biz.

Judging from the recent spate of comics exhibits--Jewish creators; classic artists; fashion and heroes; and now, Native American comics--it's clear that comics are developing a reputation as admissions gold.