New all age comics for October 19, 2016

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This is one of those weeks. It’s a week for the new all age comics when almost every single one of them is a go-to comic book. From Adventure Time Comics, Archie, a Garfield graphic novel, Invader Zim, My Little Pony, Popeye and Simpsons Comics it’s a great week indeed-and those book are only in the humor category!

Two additional funny all age comics you’ll want to check out this week are Herobear and the Kid 2016 Fall Special and Pink Panther Trick or Treat #1. Herobear is the Eisner Award winning series from Mike Kunkel about the story of a boy and his super bear stuffed animal. Any age will immediately love and relate to an alternate world where children’s toys have a life of their own. It’s lovingly drawn and has a timeless appeal that will draw anyone regardless of their interest.

There are a couple releases this week that are more appropriate for ages 12 and up. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe, Godzilla: Rage Across Time #3 and Kong of Skull Island #4. Those last two are action packed and feature too much real violence and danger from some readers who are under 12.

Mad Magazine is one of those things that teens may or may not like. We picked up an issue recently and it wasn’t funny. It certainly had moments, but not enough to merit its $5.99 price tag.  If you haven’t read an issue of Mad Magazine lately it’s appropriate for ages 14 and up, due to some of the drawings, humor and adult situations.

Graphic novels as a means to reading all age comics might not be everyone’s delivery system due to their cost. Part of that is fear and investment. A $3.99 investment in a comic book isn’t much, but a $13.99 purchase means that you really need to like it. Having said that, Plants Vs. Zombies Graphic Novel Boxed Set #2 is one of the safest buys you can do this week regarding graphic novels for all age readers. Our 5 year old can only read his name and likes looking at the art. Our 7 year old can read quite well and rabidly enjoys these characters.

Where is my closest comic book store? Did you leave a rating for the podcast? In this week’s podcast we’ll tell you our favorite all age comics of the week, as well as, having our 7YO tell you which ones he’s most excited about….in his own particular way.

Humor

Superhero

Action/Science-fiction