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All age comic books for May 22

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New comic book day is just around the corner and with that brings about two dozen great all age comic books that are fun (and appropriate!) for readers as young as 6. Granted, some of them might be better off for those upper elementary school kids, but that’s why we put the comics here. Over in the podcast we’ll chat about Looney Tunes, The Avant Guards, the X-Men, Spider-Man and much more. For now lets look at three comic books that will entertain readers 6 and up.

Sonic the Hedgehog, #17

The older readers might just have to get that Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer behind them. Younger Sonic the Hedgehog fans are still very much into the comic book from IDW Publishing, and for good reason. This is a great monthly comic book that kids in elementary school absolutely love. The reading and vocabulary might be too much for those younger elementary students, but those who are 9 and older should be able to read it and thoroughly enjoy the action that it has to offer. Now, about that movie trailer, those teeth and the cliched, hammy performance of Jim Carrey……..

Hilda and the Nowhere Space

Hilda is amazing. The graphic novels are great and the way that Luke Pearson’s character segued into a Netflix show is a case study in how to handle a fan property in the 100% correct manner. The show is fabulous and builds on the Trollberg stories in a way that brings new fans to the franchise without distilling the content for established fans. Hilda and the Nowhere Space is a tie in novel to the Netflix series that gets ages 9 and up reading about their favorite blue-haired heroine who is under 12.

William the Last Fight and Flight #3

William the Last Flight and Fight is a beautifully illustrated mini-series that’s middle-Earth, with just a touch of evil. Ages 9 and up will love the action and its story will touch those older readers who know that the story could be so much darker and graphic, but it’s not. That is one of the qualities that make Stranger Things so entertaining. The story takes front seat so that the characters can shine, allowing lots of action, but tamping down any graphic elements. However, the story and art are so fabulous that older readers hardly notice. Check out William the Last Fight and Flight if you want a great, under the radar, action comic books for those 9 and older.

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All age comic books for May 15

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Happy new comic book day! This week has some different all age comic books or graphic novels that will make kids 6 and older want to read. These are the kinds of comics that kids will sneak off into their rooms, lay on their stomach and get lost in words until you wonder where they are. Just earlier tonight I found our 9 year-old doing that thing and it brought a smile to my face to see. In the podcast we’ll chat about Glitch, Teen Titans Go!, Seafoam and more. For now, here are three great new comic books or graphic novels that will hit kids as young as 6.

Glitch by Sarah Graley

Glitch is an original graphic novel by Sarah Graley. It’s technically published by Scholastic, but is done via Graphix, their graphic novel imprint. Graphix, similar to :01 First Second, is one of those publishers that you can almost guarantee that the book will be great and that stereotype is on target with this graphic novel. Izzy is a young girl who can go in and out of her video game whenever she wants. The virtual world is great, but what about things IRL? Glitch is filled with sharp images, great dialogue and action to please any reader who is 8 and up. Our 9 year old read this graphic novel in 90 minutes and promptly asked when the next one was coming out.

Marvel Action Spider-Man

This is the mark of a new storyline in one of the best all age comic books out there now. This is Spider-Man action with the help of Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy. It gets everything about the great all age comic books down perfectly. The action is great and it doesn’t have to amp up the language or bloody up the violence to make it great. Check out this comic book for ages 7 and up and you won’t be disappointed.

Seafoam #1, The Hypnoctopus

Seafoam is an all age comic book about a young girl who travels to a magic beach where there are creatures of all sort. The art in Seafoam is geared to those younger readers aged 6 and up, but has big, camp humor to pull in fans of Powerpuff Girls. For the price of $3.99 and 32 full color pages this is a nice deal that will get the imaginations of early elementary school kids firing.

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All age comic books for May 1

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Free Comic Book Day is nigh. The first Saturday of every May is Free Comic Book Day and this week has more than a dozen great (and free!) comic books for ages 6 and up. There is also a costume contest with the winners in various categories receiving $500 in free comic books and stuff from your local store. For all of the details on Free Comic Book Day just dig into their website.

All of this free stuff on Saturday doesn’t mean that the new all age comic books are taking a back seat to anything. In the podcast we’ll chat about Marvel Action, Goosebumps, Frozen, Giant Days and more. For now here are three comic books that will entertain-and be appropriate for ages 6 and up.

Disney Frozen: Reunion Road

Disney Frozen is like kryptonite to our two boys. However, to some kids this mini-series from Dark Horse will fit that frozen bill until Frozen 2 arrives in theaters later this year. The art in Disney Frozen: Reunion Road is gorgeous and the story will speak to those kids 6 and up that like the film. In this mini-series everyone is trying to get to the Harvest Festival, but Olaf is separated from the group. Disney Frozen: Reunion Road retails for $3.99 and is from Dark Horse.

Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir: New Hero

As a television show, Miraculous is a guilty pleasure. There’s a Wild, Wild West aurora about it when Ladybug brings out the Miraculous and has to choose between a series of objects that allow her to solve the problem. This graphic novel from Action Lab is cut from the same cloth as the show. It’s packed with sharp lines, bright colors and hand-picked scenes from the show. This graphic novel retails for $8.99 and will entertain kids 6 and up, those who like the show or those passive fans who don’t want to admit that they enjoy it.

Blastosaurus, Volume 2

Blastosaurus is everything that young readers want from an all ages comic book. It’s got elementary aged characters, over the top action, an insane plot, monsters and more. This is New Zealand’s best selling comic book and once you see it you’ll know why. Think Savage Dragon, but with an all age sentiment and younger side-kicks. Blastosaurus, Volume 2 collects issues 4-6 from this mini-series that will become one of your favorites. There is also a Free Comic Book Day issue that features Blastosaurus, so keep an eye out for that.

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All age comic books for April 24

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The new all age comic books for the week are nigh and this week speaks just a little bit differently. May the Fourth Be With You is just around the corner, so there are a couple great Star Wars comic books. There is also this indie film called Avengers: Endgame and there are a couple great all age comic books that highlight some of those characters. In the podcast we’ll look at Marvel Action, Galaxy’s Edge (the comic book!), chat a little about Free Comic Book Day on May 4 and more. For now let’s look at three comic books that will interest those in middle schools and up.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, #42

Comic book stunt casting exists. It’s when you put big, well-known superheroes in other series that aren’t doing as well in hopes that their readers will jump over for an issue or two and get hooked. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is from Marvel Comics and one of the best all age comic books that you can pick up on a monthly basis. It’s loaded with comic book action, has a great superhero that is 100% relatable to ages 8 or older, plus she has a big red dinosaur that comes along for the ride. The plots are fabulous, creative and the art is great. There are also lots of superhero crossovers. Almost every issue has a big MCU superhero who is making a guest appearance.

Do not mistake this for a desperate attempt at stunt casting.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is the kind of comic book that needs to be in every elementary school library. It’s wonderfully weird, loaded with action and great for 8 and up.

Unicorn Bowling, Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure

If you have a kid in elementary school they are probably down with Phoebe and Her Unicorn. These books are hilarious, great for any age north of 8 and will make older readers think of their favorite comic strip. Author Dana Simpson has two original graphic novels staring Phoebe. Unicorn Bowling is a collection of previously released comic strips. Much like Big Nate or (insert your favorite comic strip here) this is a book that have you laughing out loud, grinning and loving every panel of it.

Zero’s Journey, #9

Thou shalt never remake Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. I’m not sure if that’s an actual commandment, but we’d be OK if it were in the Hollywood animation holy place, wherever that’s located. The closest we’ll hopefully ever get is this mini-series from Tokyo Pop, Zero’s Journey. It’s all Zero, Jack Skellington’s dog has gone missing and it’s highly likely that Lock, Stock and Barrel are somehow responsible for putting our ghost canine in Christmas Town.

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All age comic books for April 17

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New comic book day is every Wednesday. As part of this day there are dozens of great all age comic books, many of which will be great for ages 6 and up. Yes Virginia, comic books for the elementary school age audience. They exist and are easier to find than you might otherwise think. In the podcast we’ll chat about buying children’s books by the pound, Steven Universe, DC Super Friends, William the Last, Detective Comics the Complete Covers and more. For now let’s look at three comic books that will entertain those elementary and middle school students who are looking for a cool read.

Star Wars Adventures, #20

Star Wars Adventures brings the fun back to a galaxy far, far away. This monthly series from IDW publishing covers all areas of the Star Wars universe with a very kid friendly twist. The art and content are OK for elementary school aged and up, but because it’s also Star Wars, those older kids might want to dig into it too. There are usually two stories in each issue, a longer one that is more action oriented and a shorter one that’s more comedic. This is one of the gateway reading vehicles that kids will love and it’s also a great comic book and the fact that it has both characteristics is quite the treat.

Adventure Time Marcy & Simon

What happened after Adventure Time ended its run on Cartoon Network? Well, the characters are still producing new mini-series of comic books on Boom! Studios. Adventure Time, Marcy & Simoon #4 of #6 is out this week and sees Simon and Ice King fighting to see who’s the top dog. Fans of Adventure Time, those middle school students (or older) who are looking for something fun and tripp will dig this.

Lumberjanes

Lumberjanes is a great comic book. The fact that’s it’s one of the great all age comic books is even more impressive. It’s as much a comedic comic book as it is jammed with science-fiction. In this issue our campers discover a dangerous creature in the woods. Toss in lots of friendship, great art, quick wit stories that upper elementary school and up will love and you’ve got Lumberjanes. Pick up any issue of this series from Boom! Studios and you won’t be disappointed.

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All age comic books for April 10

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This week the new all age comic books are laden with some great choices for readers as young as 6 years old. To be clear, this is a laden swallow, whose airspeed velocity is certainly comprised, especially if it’s an African Swallow as they don’t migrate. Over in the podcast we’ll chat about a cool coloring book from Disney for older audiences, Science Comics: Weather from :01 First Second, Wonder Twins and much more. For now, here are three great releases that will tickle the reading fancy of those 6 and up.

Clyde, by Jim Benton

You know Jim Benton’s work. Dear Dumb Diary, Dog Butts and Love, Franny K. Stein, Victor Shmud and more he’s an artist and author whose style you’ll recognize. Catwad came out last week. Clyde is out this week and is flat out funny for in second grade and up. It’s an original graphic novel about a grizzly bear who leaves his comfortable cave for the city, where he meets a butterfly from the wrong side of the tracks.

The Mutts Summer Diaries, by Patrick McDonnell

It’s Mutts, but with each comic strip set in the summer, take my money. We love Mutts, it’s a classic comic strip that can be funny one day, even funnier the next, remind you that cats (and dogs!) are awesome and make us laugh or possibly even adopt one. The Mutts Summer Diaries is a collection previously released strips that will appeal to those 6 and up.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, #43

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is the equivalent to all age comic books of Deadpool. She’s irreverent, funny, faces danger and deals with bad guys in her own particular, squirrel way. There is some reading in Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, so it might be too much for seven year olds. However, those reading eight year olds or older that want something fun, hip and impossibly cool need to read this series. Each issue of this monthly series is trippy and lots of fun.

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All age comic books for April 3

This week the all age comic books come full circle for a couple titles. A regular monthly series is presenting its final regular issues in a graphic novel, while other comic books that ended, see a collection of their (eat my) shorts shown for all to have a cow. In the podcast we’ll chat about Marvel Team Up, True Believers, Catwad. Adventure Time and more. For now though let’s look at three all age comic books that will interest readers as young as 6.

Bart Simpson: Breaks Out

Sad Panda when Simpson’s Comics ended in 2018. Much like Plants Vs. Zombies they said that new graphic novel collections will come out. Bart Simpson: Breaks Out is most likely not an entirely new collection of Simpson’s favorite lost son. This is a collection of previously published shorts…from a spikey-haired youth. This is a great graphic novel from a classic character. It will appeal to fans of The Simpsons or those readers in middle school and up who are looking for a great laugh.

Marvel Action: Black Panther

These Marvel Action comic books that IDW Publishing is putting out in conjunction with Marvel Comics are outstanding. Black Panther is the latest to get his own version. This is one of the all age comic books that define what makes a cool comic book. It has action and content, but doesn’t water things down to a young level. It has action, but it’s age appropriate for ages 6 and up that will leave then entertained, while still being a great read for those older Wakanda fans.

Jim Henson’s The Storyteller Sirens

We are huge fans of this ongoing mini-series from Boom! Stutios. Jim Henson’s The Storyteller Sirens is a four issue mini-series with gorgeous artwork a story that will interest those middle-Earth audiences. A mermaid by any other name, but this is the kind of mermaid with mystery and dread. Much like a poisonous snake, leave them along and your day will end up just fine. However, the folks in these short stories most likely don’t heed that advice. The art and story in these comic books are top notch and will interest those middle school readers who like a bit of renaissance with their story.

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All age comic books for March 27

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If you’re looking for a sign to dig into the cool all age comic cooks, this is it.

There are some weeks where a much higher than average number of go-to comic books hit the shelf it’s a virtual no brainer to visit your local comic book store. In the podcast we’ll chat about Dumbo, Scooby, Teen Titans, Moon Girl and much more. To see the entire list of comic books that are OK for ages 6 and up just look down in the post. For now let’s look at three great comic books that will be great for elementary ages and up.

Barbie: Fashion Superstar

The landscape for all age comic books has shifted dramatically over the past couple of years. It’s gone from very few girl-centric comics to very few all age super heroes to where now there is something for every 6 and up. Barbie even has her line up of graphic novels from Papercutz. Barbie: Fashion Superstar features her as a fashion entrepreneur when things go awry at a show. It’s business savvy, plus the fashion sense that people have come to expect from Barbie.

Looney Tunes #248

Go into any elementary school library and there’s bound to be at least one issue of Looney Tunes. This is one of our go-to all age comic books. If the kids or I are looking for a solid, entertaining comic book this is it. As there’s no ongoing story line each issue stands on its own. They’re new stories, every other month that have that classic Warner Bros vibe. Bonus: the Looney Tunes comic book is only $2.99.

Jim Henson Beneath the Dark Crystal #8 of #12

Jim Henson Beneath the Dark Crystal is a mini-series from Boom Studios! The content isn’t gratuitous, but it’s realistically drawn and has too much reading for elementary school kids to really enjoy. This is one for those middle-Earth kids who want a fable, but not the Jack and the Beanstalk variety. This story has its roots from The Dark Crystal and will be of interest to those who liked it or are in middle school and want some fresh goblins and monsters.

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