2015 was a very good year for some of the all age comics. As a result there were some great graphic novels that collected those comic books. This is our list of the ten all age comics that we liked the best. It’s a good mix of classic books, new characters, art and publishers. Of course this list can’t include all of them, but we wanted to include some of the ones that you know about, as well as, a couple that probably flew under your radar.
If we were to include two more to our list it would certainly be Princeless Volume 4: Be Yourself and Mickey Mouse: The Mysterious Crystal Ball. Princeless is an action driven comic with a girl lead about vampires, royalty, monsters and fighting while Mickey has some of his classic stories that are printed on their new comic home of IDW. Big thanks to Previews World for offering up these two graphic novels to be given away.
Age of Reptiles, Ancient Egyptians
Similar to Mouse Guard, except wordless with gorgeous art that makes you want to slowly turn each page as you follow these massive beasts around. Some of the art is bloody and might be too much for younger readers, but kids 10 and up who are down with dinosauria will absolutely love this.
Ghostbusters Get Real
Ghostbusters is a great comic for any age. It’s got good memories for older readers, good vocabulary for younger readers and art that anyone will enjoy.
Lumberjanes
This is the comic for kids who are looking for something fresh, original and something that you (especially girls) can relate to. With great art, clever stories and dialogue that will make anyone laugh this series is as good as comics for any audience get.
Jin Henson’s Storyteller Witches
Storyteller Witches had some of the best story and art of any book this past year. It’s not graphic or for adults, but it’s story is sometimes dark and might not interest younger readers. However, for kids 9 and up who like great art and clever stories this collection of four stand alone stories is fabulous.
Mouse Guard, Legends of the Guard, Volume 3
The story of mice gathering in a local bar to tell stories doesn’t sound like much on the surface. It’s the art and the story that made Mouse Guard one of the most enjoyable books of the past year for us.
Peanuts
Pick a Peanuts any Peanuts. Almost every printed story from them has been re-published in the past year. However, pay attention to the graphic novels that collect the new comic books. They have new stories, the same classic art and characters that feel fresh and still tell great stories.
Planet Gigantic
Similar to the above title, the plight of a brother and sister who are stranded on a planet isn’t engaging on the surface. However, mix in a bit of pulp/noir feel, action, just a shade of unpredictability and family and you’ve got a great graphic novel for any age.
Regular Show
Take the wit from the Regular Show on television, write new episodes and put them straight to comics and this is what you’ve got.
Simpsons Comic Explosion
In theory any Simpson’s graphic novel could make this list. If you’re only familiar with the television show then do yourself a favor and dig into any of their graphic novels.
Terrible Lizard
The premise of a teen girl with a pet dinosaur is cliché, but this book rocks. All of the characters have wit and the art is real, comic and fun. Fun-you and kids will have a kick reading this book.
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