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All ages comics for February 21

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It’s new comic book day and it really is a great week for some new all ages comics. Over in the podcast and YouTube version we’ll talk about The Fab Four getting their own graphic novel, a clown from Springfield getting a one shot comic book, Teen Titans Go and Future Quest Presents-which is a very cool super hero mini-series from DC Comics. For now though, let’s look at three all ages comics that will appeal to different audiences, but can also thoroughly entertain anybody who is open to them.

Rust, Volume 4

Rust, Volume 4 is the final graphic novel is this series that is seven years in the making. By Royden Lepp, this story draws you in with its sublime qualities and then glues you to your seat with its action and heart. The Taylor Farm is ground zero for a robot army attack as Jet Jones has to decide if he’s going to defend the family or join up with his mechanical brothers. This is a fabulous graphic novel series that will entertain readers 8 and up.

Krusty the Clown

Krusty the Clown is the first and last issue for Springfield’s favorite (and only) clown (not in prison). Simpsons Comics and their high quality offshoots are funny, have bright colors and will be entertaining for those 8 and up. In Krusty the Clown he finds that he’s alone. There is nobody in town and the only thing for him to talk to or make jokes about is Mr. Teeny, his monkey assistant.

Fence

Fence is a monthly comic book from Boom! Studios that is squarely aimed at upper middle school kids through high school and up. It’s the story of Nicholas, an outsider who joins the highly competitive world of fencing at an elite boy’s school. This is a real-life comic that some kids in school will easily identify with and enjoy reading along to.

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City Mouse, Country Mouse, a visually stunning trip worth getting lost in

I’m not an animation purist, but I absolutely love stop motion animation. It’s the tactile notion that what I see moving on screen is a real thing. I immediately think of the creators behind it, their attention to detail as they move each model one small movement at a time. City Mouse, Country Mouse by Maggie Rudy is a book that evokes that level of detail, love and commitment.

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The Sandwich Generation is real: Food and questions help the kids

The Sandwich Generation persists. School has started, the kids keep on growing and our medical knowledge and health sensibilities have expanded beyond our wildest expectations. In the past couple of months I’ve learned that gangrene is not uncommon, how to use left femoral bypass fluently, talk about various types of hematomas and that amputations are not a dirty word. It was the summer of health in our little corner of the sandwich generation and our boys were along for most of the ride.

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The Sandwich Generation is real-and doesn’t include bacon, Part One

The Sandwich Generation is the term used to describe people who are caring for young children, as well as an older parent. This is part one to an ongoing series where we’ll document things that might help others. The Sandwich Generation is an interesting period that has pros and cons. Pro: Your children get to experience time with their grandparents. Con: Depending on your family or their medical condition this could also be a con. There are a couple other downsides that occur to those who are dealing with this. We’re knee deep in dealing with the Sandwich Generation and have a couple helpful things you’ll want to consider. Every situation is different. Some of these tips will translate to anyone, while others are more specific and will only resonate with those who in a medical Sandwich Generation situation. (say that five times fast)

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The Rise of the Rusty Robo-Cat is doodle-rific for creative kids

The Rise of the Rusty Robo-Cat is the third book in the Doodle Adventures book series by Mike Lowery. Just a couple weeks prior to its release our 7 year old asked when the next doodle book was coming out. It’s fascinating what kids remember and what they like isn’t it? I didn’t even think that he remembered The Pesky Pizza Pirate and here he was asking if another book was coming out.

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Dad, Hundreds of Awesome Quotes is semi-inspirational bathroom reading

If Father’s Day had a stocking then Dad, Hundreds of Awesome Quotes about the Guy Who Does It all would be in there. Of course, Father’s Day doesn’t have that, instead it has neck ties and after shave. These are both two things that most of my friends (thankfully) don’t use too much of. Think of a famous person, be them man or woman and in any field, sports, entertainment, literature, religion and even some old proverbs. This book lives up to its title and indeed has hundreds of quotes from these people about their dad.

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Is Guardians of the Galaxy 2 OK for kids?

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Our 7 year old asked us for a cell phone today. He said he wants it to play games. I told him that’s why he has a Nintendo 3DS. He also asked about seeing Guardians of the Galaxy 2. So, Is Guardians of the Galaxy 2 OK for kids? We saw the film and offer up a spoiler free review of it, plus dig down into how the film got its PG-13 rating.

For adult audiences, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is a whoot. It starts off with a raucous alien fights scene where the guardians have taken on a mercenary role and are protecting the power supply for another gold group of aliens. From there Rocket, Groot, Star Lord and Gamora meet up with Yondu, Nebula. They meet Ego, Matis and are sometimes are vexed by Ayesha, the High Priestess of the Sovereigns, a group of genetically created perfect beings.

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Me?, #ISleepTo get things done and love life #ad

I partnered with Life of Dad and Beautyrest for this campaign, but my opinions are my own. Enjoy it while you can. That’s what many people joking said about sleep before we had children. It was a glib comment for sure, but it was true and more accurate when the kids are younger. Now that our kids are marginally older (see: out of diapers and the crib) our night time sleep habits have somewhat returned to normal. That fact has been brought to the forefront since we started using the Beautyrest Sleeptracker Monitor.

To the new parents I say to them, enjoy those naps and relish that REM sleep. Rapid Eye Movement, I remember an interview from the early 80’s from Michael Stipe when he said that he knew REM made it big time when people stopped asking him what the band’s name stood for. For the first couple of years some parents might also forget what REM stands for.

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