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Happy new comic book day and this week is packed, jammed I say with fabulous books for the all age comics reader. There are two Adventure Time comics, #48 and a special graphic novel Sugary Shorts, Volume 2. Back to the Future #4, the ongoing series, three Doctor Who’s, two Walt Disney Comics (Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse) and two My Little Pony titles hit this week.

We decided to add Doctor Who to our list of all age comics. It’s the sci-fi element that finally made us accept it as a book that any age can get behind. Younger readers may not want to read it as the title is darker than some, but its content is good for ages 9 and up.

Our 6 year olds current favorite comic, Skylanders Supchargers #4 from IDW is better than you expect it. This is a great title if your kids play the video game because there is already built in interest. They’ll want to read it to follow along with the character that they already like. That’s what’s great about your kids reading comics-and there is almost certainly something that will register with them.

Spongebob Comics #52 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Amazing Adventures are two go-to titles for young readers. Both of these comics track closely to their comic counterpart in an all age appropriate way.

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Happy New Year-the first #NCBD is nigh or at least near and there are lots of options for readers this week. One of our top 10 graphic novels for 2015 is released this week, Age of Reptiles: Ancient Egyptians. The individual comics came out last year and this series is wordless, features beautiful art and good for ages 8 and up.

Two newer video game comics hit this week also, Skylanders Superchargers #3 and Angry Birds #1. Skylanders Superchargers is the favorite comic for our 6 year old now. He loves the fact that he can read along to the characters that he controls in the game. The content is OK for any age and is surprisingly good.

It’s a double shot for My Little Pony too with Friendship is Magic #38 and Friends Forever #24. Two groovy independent titles that you’ll want to look out for, Invader Zim #6 and Hero Cats #9 are worth looking at also. The first is great sci-fi for any age and the second blends the world of cats with action, great story and a narrative that kids will enjoy following.

There are also a couple new Doctor Who comics. These comics aren’t bad for younger readers, it just that the vocabulary might be over their head. However, if you’ve got a child that is into Doctor Who you can pick up any of these to further the adventures of time and space.

Star Wars received the Golden Book treatment-and that’s OK. Some fans hit out that the franchise went that direction. Spoiler alert: any age wants something to do with Star Wars and the Golden Books are perfect for young readers or those who you’re reading good night books to.

The last new comic book day of 2015 and publishers are taking it easy on the all age comic crowd. There are less than half of the normal amount of new releases, but still one or two to tempt parents to drive the kids out. Transformers Robots in Disguise Animated, Spidey, Jughead and Figment among others hit shelves.

If there’s nothing that strikes your fancy new this week then check out our list of the top 10 all age graphic novels in 2015. There are classics, new titles that blew us away, great art, action, deep thoughts and literally something for every age and interest. Bonus: we’re also giving away a copy of Mickey Mouse The Mysterious Crystal Ball and Princeless Volume 4: Be Yourself.

Continue reading New all age comics for December 30, 2015

Happy new comic book day! It’s every Wednesday and this week is skinnier than usual, which has its pros and cons. One of the bigger pros is that school is out and you can take the kids to the store with you.  The con would be that there are fewer new single issues to look for, so it’s a great time to look at some back issues or graphic novels if nothing this week tickles your fancy for all age comics.

Mega Man #55, Peanuts # 29 and Wilds End Enemy Within #4 is great for kids 10 and up who are down with something out of the box, intelligent and deeper than the average comic.

If you’re getting caught up on older graphic novels, perhaps for stocking stuffers, may we suggest any of the Regular Show, Lumberjanes or Ghostbusters Get Real. They’re all fabulous for any age, especially those 7 and up. It’s also worth mentioning Terrible Lizard and Planet Gigantic, both are really entertaining, have great art, strong female characters, big action and are worth checking out.