Comic books are for geeks—at least that’s what the stereotype dictates. However, with movies like 2010’s Iron Man 2 grossing over $623 million worldwide, comics must have a larger fan base than people credit. At midnight, Iron Man 3 (the next installment of the Marvel Comic film series) opens...

Sometimes the beauty of artwork lies in what we don’t see. For instance, Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” is more than an abstract city view. The piece is an impressionist painting that uses rich colors and imprecise strokes to convey emotion. It’s not something you see to understand, but...