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Everyone! My parents read to me growing up and frequently took me to the local library. Then when I was a little older we'd go to the local B&N a lot and my parents must have been pretty good about getting me books because I have a ton of them. I don't ever recall being discouraged from reading comics. My mom got me into Spider-Man at a young age and that is something that has obviously stuck with me through the years.
In 5th grade I took a keen interest in Edgar Allen Poe and he quickly became my favorite author. I remember in 6th grade we had designated reading periods and I brought in my complete works of Poe paperback (which was missing a few things, I believe, but that's OK). The teacher looked at the book on my desk that I had ready to read that day and said, "Isn't that a little advanced for you?" I replied with a curt, "No." That's the only time I can think of in which someone actively tried to discourage me from reading something. I hated her for that comment and took it as a slight against my intelligence even though, realistically speaking, Poe is advanced for a 6th grader. But seriously, screw her. I don't think you should ever discourage a kid from reading something, especially not something he/she actively seeks out.
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