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All age comic books for June 27

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It’s new comic book day and this week is light on all age comic books. There are a couple great books and some cool graphic novels that are brand new. In the podcast we’ll talk about a great new graphic novel for elementary school and up from Scholastic, a Marvel book that skews even younger, Catsronauts and much more. For now though let’s look at three all age comic books that will interest ages 5 and up.

Future Quest Presents #11

Future Quest Presents is a great ongoing series from DC Comics that is made of a continuous mini-series of sorts. The common thread is Hanna-Barbera and their stock characters. Some of them aren’t household names, but that doesn’t matter as the stories are jammed with action and fun. In Future Quest Presents #11 we catch up with Dorno of the Herculoids. It’s OK if you don’t know him, by the time you get a couple pages in you’ll want more of the vibe that this comic book has throughout. This is great for ages 9 and up, just because of the amount of reading that’s required to really enjoys it.

Lumberjanes #51

Should Lumberjanes be in the humor or science-fiction category? That question’s answer varies due to what issue we’re discussing. They can range from flat out summer camp funny to science-fiction tomfoolery as they chase monsters in the forest. This monthly comic book series is one of the go-to all age comic books that people can read. Each issue is fabulous, with a side order of friendship.

Sonic the Hedgehog #6

Catch the train, the Sonic the Hedgehog train that Dr. Eggman is desperately trying to hijack. This comic book is great and produces sold out issues, which then require second or even third printings. The magic of Tracy Yardley is in full effect here and is one of those all age comic books with action, humor and a built in audience that kids 5 and up will enjoy.

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All age comic books for June 20

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It’s new comic book day and this week has something for every age reader. This is also that very special week when most of our favorite all age comic books come out. We’ll cover all of those books in the podcast. However, one of those books is highlighted in our top three all age comic books below

Spongebob Comics Annual Giant Swimtacular

Last week the monthly issue of Spongebob Comics came out, it was awesome. This week has Spongebob Comics Annual Giant Swimtacular #6 out. If you’re an older, possibly dubious fan of comic books then these one-off comic books might have a bad taste in your mouth. For some comic books that’s entirely possible, but this summer series from Spongebob Comics is new, fresh and cleans that taste out with new tales from under the sea. This is funny, tongue in cheek stuff that both of our boys have loved since they were 6 and I read it at night when they’re done. If you’re faith in all age comic books need reassurance, check out this one.

Steven Universe Ongoing #17

If you know of a kid who watches Steven Universe and really gets it, then it’s highly probably that they’re in middle or high school. This is a funny show that’s observational, a little dry and has enough action to bring along some boys who otherwise wouldn’t be attached to it. The comic book is similar to that and is great fun. In Steven Universe Ongoing #17 we see Steven and Peridot playing video games and she takes things too far. Readers aged 11 and up will be able to read this and get the most out of the comic.

Disney Tangled The Series Graphic Novel,The Write Story

If you’re a girl reader in second through sixth grade this is your jam. This is an ongoing series of original graphic novels featuring the characters from Tangled. The second one is called The Write Story and Rapunzel freaking out because she’s about to meet her favorite author. Factor in that the king embellishes Rapunzel’s life when they want to write a book about her and tall tales will rule the day. This is a funny, original graphic novel that will make kids who don’t want to read actually read. Sure there are lots of pictures, but this is gateway stuff that will give them the reading bug.

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All age comic books for June 13

Happy new comic book day! OK, technically, NCBD is each Wednesday, but let’s celebrate early by telling you about the new all age comic books that you can pick up this week. There are lots of comics that will interest readers as young as 6. I can remember when I was a kid that age going to the book store (which also some comic books) for special treats. In my case it was on the way the dentist’s office, so a trip to get a comic book was the carrot for going to get my teeth checked out. There are still lots of cool all age comic books for kids out this week. Over in the podcast we’ll chat about some great new Disney releases from IDW and Joe Books, a great new team up from Marvel Comics, Plants vs. Zombies, two great monster comics and more. For now, here are three cool comics that your elementary school kids and older will dig.

True Believers: Ant-Man & Wasp

This is not all about Ant-Man & Wasp. Their upcoming film is rated PG-13, which might be too much for some elementary school kids. True Believers is a series of previously released comic books from Marvel Comics. These could be landmark issues, character introductions or first issues that were published in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s, but in this new re-printed version they’re only $1. True Believers reprints lots of cool, classic Marvel issues and every one that we’ve seen is OK for our 6 year old. That’s because what was questionable for kids then, is now passé and acceptable. A 6YO in 1959 reading Tales to Astonish #57 might have seemed like lax parenting then, but now it’s done at a price point and level that’s OK for kids.

Plants Vs. Zombies, Volume 10: Rumble at Lake Gumbo

Kids in second grade and higher love Plants Vs. Zombies. Actually you will love Plants Vs. Zombies also once you read it. The monthly comic book series from Dark Horse Comics stopped a couple years ago, but they’ve kept their word at producing regular new, graphic novels. Rumble at Lake Gumbo is the latest original graphic novel to feature Zomboss, Crazy Dave and the rest in this equally funny and action packed story. This is one of those all age comic books, or in this case graphic novels, that will entertain anyone who picks it up; regardless of age.

Marvel Rising Alpha #1

Squirrel Girl is a great ongoing comic book. Ms. Marvel is a great ongoing comic book. It only makes sense that they should meet. Doreen Green (Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) volunteers as a counselor for computer class. Said class also has Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) as the junior counselor. Think Lumberjanes, but with super-heroes, two great ones at that and this is an issue that says “Pick me up”. Marvel Rising Alpha is appropriate for ages 8 and up.

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All age comic books for May 30

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It’s another new comic book day and with it comes dozens of cool new all age comic books. In the podcast we’ll chat about a new Adventure Time mini-series, the DC/Hanna Barbera mash up, Dodo and more. However, for now let’s look at three all age comic books that will interest boys or girls as young as 6 years old.

Pink Panther 55^th Anniversary

A 55^th anniversary is not a landmark type event like 25 or 50, but if it’s got Pink Panther in it then our 6 year old will be game for it. The Pink Panther comic books from American Mythology have been a staple in our house since they resurrected the characters a couple of years ago. Pink Panther 55^th Anniversary Special #1 has some new stories, a couple classic ones and some one-page funnies. Our now 8 year-old had loved this since this new incarnation and yours will too.

Black Lightning/Hong Kong Fuey

Hong Kong Fuey, the classic Hanna Barbera character sets up a detective agency in the inner city. Black Lightning has discovered a plot by three assassins to discover the secret to a martial arts magic that’s being held by dog. Take my money. If you remember Hong Kong Fuey and some of the other Hanna Barbera characters from the 70’s you’ll run to get this one-shot issue

Sonic the Hedgehog #5

Sonic the Hedgehog is on a roll. He’s five issues into his new regular series for all age comic books and most of the issues have been through two printings! That’s a big deal, it means the people like the story, enjoy the action and are eager to purchase more Sonic the Hedgehog. Issue #5 of Sonic the Hedgehog is a great starting point because it’s the first one of a multi-book arc that’s bound to entertain kids 6 and up.

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All age comic books for May 16

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New comic book day is every Wednesday; it’s when comic book stores receive their new comics. In those shipments are a dozen or two all age comics that are Ok for younger readers. In this post we highlight lots independent press comic books, as well as the big houses, DC and Marvel Comics. If you’re new to all age comic books and looking exclusively at those two publishers you’ll only be seeing a minority of the comics that are OK for kids. In the podcast we’ll chat about the ‘life’ comics that are good for tweens, plus Moe from The Simpsons gets his own one shot, Steven Universe, Sonic the Hedgehog and more. For now, let’s look at three all age comic books that will be appropriate for ages 6 and up.

Future Quest Presents, #10

DC Comics has this great series that blends classic Hanna-Barbera properties in new stories that will entertain readers 8 and up. Future Quest Presents #10 is about Dorno of the Herculoids. Yeah, I didn’t know who they were either, but in the late 60’s that was a cartoon jammed with dinosaurs, dragons apes, huminoids and science-fiction. This is fun, creative stuff that kids won’t be familiar with, but will love nonetheless and be the cool kids sharing things that their friends don’t know about yet.

Garfield 2018 Vacation Time Blues

Boom! Studios is one of the largest houses that produces all age comic books. A certain lasagna-loving cat has his adventures printed there and Garfield 2018 Vacation Time Blues is an oversized issue that packs in Odie, Jon and Liz as they enjoy the summer. Garfield is timeless and just as funny in a comic book format as he is in cartoon strips.

Invader Zim, #30

Darkpoop Cola might have evil plans. Dib is out to get a bottle of it before Gaz stops him. Kids might have seen Invader Zim on television or maybe they’ve read through one of his comic books. Either way, Invader Zim is just what kids want, it’s gross and rude enough to where they can laugh, but not too inappropriate for some kids. Ages 8 and up will love this comic book. Who am I kidding, kids even younger than that have probably seen the show, so parents, use your judgment on this one.

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All age comic books for May 9

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Everybody back in the pool, Free Comic Book Day was last week. This is a great chance to visit that comic book store again, to see the new all age comic books that arrive on Wednesday. Just as FCBD happens the first Saturday in May, new comic book day (#NCBD) is every Wednesday and this week has a nice selection of all age comic books that’ll prove to kids 6 and up that FCBD offers more than just freebies once a year. Over in the podcast we’ll chat about Peanuts Vol. 9 from Boom! Studios, Star Wars Block from Abrams Books, a Phoebe and Her Unicorn board book, plus two books with geek roots that’ll inspire tween girls to read. For now, let’s look at three all age comic books that will entertain young readers aged 6 and up.

Jim Henson Fraggle Rock #1

It’s 35 years of Fraggle Rock and Boom! Studios has a gorgeous new four-issue mini-series to celebrate with Mokey, Gobo, Wembley, Red and the others. This is a simpler mini-series than the one that came out a couple of years ago. It’s also impeccably beautiful, drawn with love and painted with watercolor. Kids aged 6 and up won’t be able to read it, but they will love (hint, hint….) to have it read to them. The spoken dialogue, in addition to the art that they will be able to appreciate will make them want to visit Fraggle Rock over and over.

Spongebob Comics #80

Patrick wants to live in a kelp maze. Mr. Krabs has his miserly heart set upon winning an Underwater Book of Records award and Squidward and Spongebob are in the kitchen cooking. This is one of the best all age comic books that you’ll pick up on any given month. It’s $3.99 and our 8-year old has been reading it since he was 5. Disclosure: we read it also and adults who allow themselves to truly relax will enjoy it also.

Star Wars Block

The Block books from Abrams Books are phenomenal. They’re board books that have previously taken a look at cities, the alphabet, dinosaurs and numbers. Board books you scoff….but these are the cleverest, highest quality, board books that we’ve seen. Each page folds out to display a key image that Star Wars fans, young and old will immediately recognize. The text in Star Wars Block will be appropriate for any age, while those who are 6 and will be able to read some of the sight words by themselves. As a testament to how well constructed these books are, we still have our Alphablock book from 2013, it’s taught two children and still holds up physically, with its pages and fold outs intact.

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The YA graphic novel All Summer Long knows the soul of tween girls

If you have read a comic book or original graphic in the past ten years that speaks to the soul of girls nine through sixteen you’ve most likely read something by Hope Larson. Larson is an author and illustrator who knows tween girls like Sandra Boynton knows animal board books. All Summer Long sounds like déjà vu from a John Cusak film-set against a different decade, but as long as you included Curtis Armstrong in it then you’d be OK. In this instance though, All Summer Long is an original graphic novel about life, friendships-real and fake, plus growing up and knowing when to be true to you. Continue reading The YA graphic novel All Summer Long knows the soul of tween girls

All age comic books for May 2

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It’s the week of Free Comic Book Day. The first Saturday of every may is Free Comic Book Day and your local comic book store has full size comic books that are free! Truth in advertising is not dead. Even better, many of these free comic books are OK for all ages. To look at all of the comic books that you can choose from just visit their website. Most comic book stores will allow you to take up to five comic books, so take accordingly, experiment a little bit and ask one of the store employees if you have a question. Because it’s a special day, most stores will be crowded in the morning, but they’ll also have lots of special happenings which could include comic book authors, artists, specials on books or more.

As it’s a special week, the new releases are lighter than normal, but there are still a couple of great all age comic books out this week, plus some that we didn’t highly last week that merit your attention. In the podcast we’ll chat about All Summer Long, The City on the Other Side, Zero’s Journey and a couple others. For now though, let’s look at three comics that will interest kids aged five and up.

Zodiac Starforce: Cries of the Fire Prince #4

Think Jem and the Holograms, but with less music, but with more science-fiction and action. Zodiac Starforce is a blast of bright colors, team work action and loose fun that will appeal to girls more than boys. The U.S. Zodiac Starforce team has to team up with the U.K. Zodiac team to take down the demon Pavos. Can the two teams put the soccer/football and lift/elevator problems in the past and save the day?

Go Go Power Rangers #8

You may not be reading this comic book because you’re tied up, we get it. Consider this your chance to get in on the ground floor of a cool summer story in Go Go Power Rangers. This is the prelude to Shattered Grid, a story that’s taking place in the monthly Power Rangers, as well as Go Go Power Rangers. The first chapter in the Power Rangers comic book has sold out four times, this issue from Go Go Power Rangers is in its second printing. This is setting the ground for a great story so jump on in before it really starts to get good.

Betty and Veronica Friends Forever #1 At The Movies #1

There are 299 reasons to love Betty and Veronica Friends Forever At The Movies #1. Those first 299 reasons are the price, if you pay in pennies. Even if you pay in paper money or charge it this is still a great all age comic book for kids, mainly girls, aged 6 and up. This is classic Betty and Veronica, drawn in the style that parents will recall from back in the day. In this new series our two favorite girls from Riverdale either go to the movie or have stories about them in famous movies. Either way, this is a great price point and a classic title for young readers to get the book bug by.

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