Another new comic book day is upon us and this week has three of the go-to all age comic books. You can pick up any issue of these comic books and it’ll be entertaining (and appropriate!) for elementary aged readers and older. Over in the podcast we’ll chat about Rainbow Brite, Snow White, Scooby Doo and a couple others. For the record: the three go-to comic books that are out this week are Lumberjanes, Scooby Doo Where Are You? and Marvel Action Spider-Man TPB, Vol 1-A New Beginning. Now let’s look at three all age comic books that those in elementary school and older will enjoy.
Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
This Snow White mini-series is for the fans. It’s from Dark Horse Comics and tells the familiar story of Snow, but from her perspective. This is 32 pages of gorgeous art with a story that folks know, but from a slightly different angle. It’s a comic book that those in upper elementary school and older will enjoy mainly due to the vocabulary. This is jammed with lots of words that those younger than 8 might not have the patience to read with their abilities. They’ll love the art and the story, but reading it on their own will be challenging.
Usagi Yojimbo, #1
Usagi!!! Usagi Yojimbo is one of the best all age comic books on the market. This is a reprinted mini-series from our favorite ronin rabbit warrior, but this time he’s in color! It’s a beautiful comic book that will entertain kids in elementary school and up. The violence, albeit with a rabbit ronin warrior, might be too much for those early elementary readers. It shows some mild ninja type, sword violence, but it’s more likely the reading that’ll scare away kids. This isn’t a word heavy comic book, but you do need to be able to read in order to really enjoy it. Ages 9 and up who like action, sword play, ninjas and a great story should check out Usagi Yojimbo.
Rainbow Brite, TPB
Friendship, action, color, a decided lack of color, friendship and curiosity are the keys to Rainbow Brite. This trade paperback from Dynamite Entertainment will enthrall girl readers aged 8 and up. Someone is stealing all of the color and it’s up to a normal girl to discover her super self to save things from becoming a pale shade of white.
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