Hello to age diversity and graphic novels this week! In all age comic books, there is generally a wide range of readers who would be great fits for anything and this week is a testament to that. That is especially true if there’s an elementary school reader who is looking for a great graphic novel to latch onto. Those emerging readers have their pick of the litter including Clifford the Big Red Dog The Movie Graphic Novel, Arlo & Pips King of the Birds, Dolphin Girl Trouble in Paradise, Gabby & Gator and many more. That last graphic novel is by James Birks of the great Bird & Squirrel graphic novel series. That series is a go-to for any elementary school reader, so keep an eye out for his new book. It’s also worth noting that the fourth book in the very popular Mr. Wolf’s Class by Aron Nels Steinke is out this week. Field Trip is elementary reading fun that also gives kids confidence because they can read the graphic novel by themselves.
If it’s middle or high school comic (drama) you want, then check out Zits, Screentime. This latest treasury of the classic comic strip captures teenage angst meeting parental frustration at its best. This strip is celebrating its 23rd anniversary and 16-year-old Jeremy is just as normal as any actual teen. Because of this, it’s a strip that can be enjoyed by middle school readers all the way through moms and dads.
There are some all age comic books out this week too. The Amazing Spider-Man #49 is out and it’s a big issue. Clocking in a $9.99 this is landmark #850 if you’re following to the legacy, lineage of the series. The Rise of Ultraman #2 of 5 will be great for those left-of-center kids looking for something cool. Sonic the Hedgehog Bad Guys #1 of 4 and Star Wars Adventures #1 will both be great for readers aged 8 and up who are looking for a great comic that their friends are reading. For all of the all age comic books this week just jump past the logo.
Humor
Arlo & Pips King of Birds, pre-K, E Clifford The Big Red Dog graphic novel, pre-k, E
Dolphin Girl, Trouble in Pizza Paradise, UE, M
Gabby & Gator, pre-K, E, M Grumpy Unicorn Hits the Road, pre-k, EMax Meow Cat Crusader, E, M
Mr. Wolf’s Class Field Trip, ESparks Double Dog Dare, UE, M
Star Wars A Jedi You Will Be, E Twins, UE, MZits Treasury, Screentime, UE, M, H
Superhero
The Amazing Spider-Man #49, UE, M, H DC Superhero Girls Eye of the Beholder, E, M Flash 100 Greatest Moments, M, H Miles Morales Spider-Man #19, UE, M, H
Science-fiction/Action
The Book of Secrets, UE, M Cleopatra in Space Queen of the Nile, UE, M, H Plants Vs. Zombies Multi-Ball-istic The Rise of Ultraman #2 of 5, UE, M, H Sonic the Hedgehog Bad Guys #1 of 4, E, M Star Wars Adventures, #1, UE, M, Transformers My Little Pony, #3 of 4, E, M Transformers Back to the Future, #1 of 4, UE, M, H