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What are the new all ages comics this week? It’s a great week for some all age graphic novels including the sequel to one of our favorites from last year, Dream Jumper. Dream Jumper, Curse of the Harvester continues the story of Ben, who is now in the business of dream jumping and business is booming; but a new force in the dream world is about to cause chaos. Dream Jumper is a great graphic novel series from Graphix for ages 7 and up. Also in the podcast we’ll talk about Snow White, a new Mutts Treasure called #LoveMutts, Dog Man and more. Here’s a look at five new all ages comics that you’ll want to pay attention that are in stores.
For Better or Worse
For Better or Worse The Complete Library is for the fans of this classic comic strip. This strip started in 1979 and ran through 2008. For Better or Worse is still in over 2,000 newspapers as reruns. This book was done with creator’s Lynne Johnston’s help and tracks the Patterson family through key points of their three decades in print. This was one of the few comic strips that had their characters age. Fans of the strip still remember reading about the death of Farley, the Patterson’s first English Sheepdog.
Simpsons Comics Explosion
Because you might not be able to purchase every issue of Simpsons Comics…..Simpsons Comics Explosion is published annually. This is a whopping 96 pages of bright blue hair, yellow skin, blue onsie, white shirt fun from Springfield’s favorite mess of a family, the Simpsons. Issue #4 of Simpsons Comic Explosion has Homer taking on a job as a stand-in for Krusty, a Professor Fink story, a Power Plants Vs. Zombies story and much more. Priced at $9.99 this is for those that already like Simpsons Comics, but it’s one of the best all ages comics that kids 7 and up can pick up on a monthly basis.
Adventure Time
Adventure Time is one of the most popular shows for kids in upper elementary school and up. Realistically, the show is best enjoyed by teenagers as most of the humor and attitude will be understood by them without having to explain what is and isn’t appropriate or real. To that end, the Adventure Time comic book from Boom! Studios fills the void of younger kids who want to know Adventure Time, but whose parents don’t want them watching the show. This is one of the all ages comics that teens will legitimately enjoy, in addition to younger readers, without sacrificing cool points or incurring the distrustful eye of mom (or dad). Adventure Time #70 kicks is part 1 of 4, so it’s a nice jumping on point for new fans.
Usagi Yojimbo
Usagi Yojimbo is one of those perfect comic books. It has ninjas, action, drama, wry humor and anthropomorphic animals. Usagi Yojimbo #163 has our favorite ninja being asked for assistance from a local thief, who has been stealing in order to return things to the public. Each issue of Usagi has a story that is greater than the sum of its panels and manages to combine action, heart and consequences into each issue. Usagi Yojimbo costs $3.99 from Dark Horse Comics and is best enjoyed by ages 8 and up who like comics that concentrate on story and art.
A Die Hard Christmas
With tongue firmly in cheek and intended for ages 10 and up, A Die Hard Christmas takes its cue from “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Enter John McClain in Nakatomi Plaza, without any shoes as he evades one of the best baddies of all time Alan Rickman, who played Hans Gruber. A Die Hard Christmas will make fans of the original movie smile, but probably won’t resonate with those that haven’t seen it. Having said that I’m smiling.
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