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Little shop of comics

At Jim Hanley’s Universe, Nick Purpura sheds some light on the comic selection.

At Jim Hanley’s Universe, Nick Purpura sheds some light on the comic selection. (Jonathan Baskin)

When future earthlings pop in an early 21st-century film on a 5-D Red-ray hologram disc (the latest technology will mean you’ll have to rebuy all the movies you already own on 4-D), they’ll be forgiven for assuming everyone dressed in spandex in our day.

We are currently living in the age of the superhero. Big time.

This summer brings a whopping total of 10 movies based on comic books.

Want to get a head start on the adventures? Then hit up one of the many comic shops around town, which carry a huge assortment of graphic novels, monthly periodicals and — depending on their bent — cater to a diverse fan base, from classic fanboys to Brooklyn hipsters.

Comic shops can seem like foreign countries — tough to navigate if you don’t speak the language. The Post asked storeowners for an accessible recommendation to go along with five of this summer’s comic-related movies.

1 Comic Book Jones (2220 Forest Ave., Staten Island)

Vibe: Clubhouse stocked with shelves of books and mostly superhero comics.

If you’re looking forward to “Thor,” out in May, read: “Thor Vol. 1” by J. Michael Straczynski and Olivier Coipel. “This is where they restarted ‘Thor,’ ” owner Tiger Eadicicco says.

2 Jim Hanley’s Universe (4 W. 33rd St., between Fifth Avenue and Broadway; 299 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island)

Vibe: Sprawling selection of current comics, indies, toys, T-shirts and other nerd-centric merchandise.

If you’re looking forward to June’s “Green Lantern,” read: “Green Lantern: Secret Origin” by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. Bonus: Newer editions are adorned with a Ryan Reynolds cover photo.

3 Midtown Comics (Three stores in Manhattan, midtowncomics.com)

Vibe: The Times Square location is a gigantic pop culture mecca, with two floors of books, comics, manga and toys.

If you’re looking forward to June’s “X-Men: First Class,” read: “The Astonishing X-Men Vol. 1: Gifted,” by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday. “It’s a great jumping-on graphic novel for the uninitiated reader, written by Whedon, the creator of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ ” says owner Gerry Gladston.

4 Forbidden Planet (840 Broadway, at 13th Street)

Vibe: Veteran store piled high with current comics, anime and toys.

If you’re looking forward to August’s “Conan the Barbarian” read: “The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1,” by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith. “Great art, just great adventure stories,” manager Jeff Ayers says.

5 Bergen Street Comics (470 Bergen St., Park Slope)Vibe: The laid-back store houses a well-curated set of comics and graphic novels, with an emphasis on indies.

If you’re looking forward to July’s “Captain America: The First Avenger,” read: “Captain America Vol. 1: Winter Soldier,” by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting. Owner Tom Adams says, “It’s the series that made Captain America popular for the first time in years.”