Honestly who cares about being a real fan. Dude just likes what he likes from a time that meant something to him. Comics are for fun, not for passing some loyalty test. Maybe the new stuff just doesn't click for him and that's fine. Getting worked up over someone else's reading list seems like a waste of energy. Why does everything have to be a competition?

Snap fits can be a real pain though. They get brittle over time and fail when you least expect it. Screws might be fiddly but they don't just snap on you.

Two months after finishing the work? That's wild. Craig.parker is totally right about the deposit setting the tone.