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New all age comic books for July 20, 2016

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It’s a great week for graphic novels and trade paperbacks. It’s not that there aren’t any great new all age comic books, it’s just that there are a couple new graphic novels or trade paperbacks that bundle together some cool series.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Great Lakes Avengers, Dragons Riders of Berk and The Cloud are three different graphic novels. The Cloud is a fabulous fantasy book that’s brand new for fans of Mouseguard or the Jim Henson titles that have come out on Archaia. Dragons continues the adventures of Berk, while Squirrel Girl is a great title that girls will really love. Ignore the T+ rating on this one as it’s great for anyone 7 and up.

In action all age comic books you’ll find 2 new Star Wars magazines, Doctor Who, Back to the Future and a couple others. Humor readers will enjoy two of our go-to books, Lumberjanes and Simpsons Comics, both of which are some of the best humor, content and art for ages 6 and up. Grumpy Cat, Groo, a new Betty & Veronica series, a couple Disney books and Strawberry Shortcake round out the comics.

The music in the podcast is from Scott Holmes, you can dig all of his music over at Free Music Archives. The links in the post will take you to TFAW where you’ll save up to 20% off your online orders. To find your closest comic book store just put your zip code into the Comic Book Shop Locator site.

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New all age comic books for July 13, 2016

The middle of July is a great time for kids to read some all age comic books; it’s hot and this keeps them inside and there are dozens of great titles out this week. When you factor in the trade paperbacks there is something for every reader this week, regardless of their reading level or knowledge of characters. Our favorite comic book this week is Mickey Mouse Shorts Season 1, but look deeper into action or superheroes and there is something for you too.

Mickey Mouse Short Season 1 is a mini-series from IDW that is a comic book adaptation of the animated shorts that you may have seen on Disney. These shorts are funny, clever and feature animation is not tradition Mickey Mouse. The animation in those shorts is reminiscent of blocky, government production that you might associate with the 60’s. However, they’re funny, refreshing and a pleasure to watch when you see them on television. The comic book version is adapted from television by Scott Tipton.

Also in humor is Scooby Doo Where Are You? #71, Spongebob Comics #58, Bravest Warriors trade paperback #7 and many others.

The biggest surprise is how many superhero all age comic books there are this week. DC brings a couple nice older stories that will be great for any age reader. Daring Adventures of Supergirl trade paperback brings in a 1980’s tale when she moved to Chicago and Tales of the Batman Alan Brennert reprints some classic Brave and the Bold, plus other cool stories with Bats.

But wait, there’s more. Powerpuff Girls are back with #1, Guardians of the Galaxy trade paperback Vol 2 (great for kids!), Teen Titans GO! trade paperback Vol 2 (Great for kids!) and a couple Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles round things out.

Do your kid (or you) like Kung Fu Panda? If so then you’ll enjoy The Mighty Zodiac from Oni Press. Our first look at this comic was the last issue and we can recommend it to any age 6 and up who like action and can read a little bit.

For ages 11 and up you can check out Kong of Skull Island, it’s an original King Kong mini-series prequel from Boom! Studios that has great art, big action and classic monsters. Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy #2, Micronauts #4, Princeless trade paperback Vol #5 Make Yourself Part 1, Sonic Universe #87, Usagi Yojimbo Volume 30 trade paperback and others hit also.

It’s worth noting that Star Wars Little Golden Book, I Am Sith comes out too. Some comic book stores will have this, all book stores will and this series of early reader Star Wars books are fabulous. If you shop at Costco you can purchase four of them in a pre-packaged bundle that will save you some money too.

Where is my closest comic book shop? The links will take you to TFAW where you’ll save up to 20% on your online orders.

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New all age comic books for July 6, 2016

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This week in all age comic books brings one of the best characters out there coming to an end. Peanuts has its final issue-and it’s fabulous, but it’s also sad, funny, poignant, beautiful and as great as you remember from the classic strips. Also out this week in humor books is The Flintstones #1, Donald Duck #15, a new Lumberjanes trade paperback, Popeye Classics #48, Regular Show #37 and a couple others.

In action and science fiction it’s a good week for time and space. There are two Doctor Who comic books, Doctor Who Adventures (great for kids 6-13), a Doctor Who book featuring River song and a new Doctor Who comics event that features the four most recent doctors! All of this leads up to Doctor Who Comics Day, which is June 9. Arguably, this is a bigger deal in the U.K. than elsewhere, but bigger comic shops will still have something going on.

In sister Doctor Who news, a new monthly comic called Torchwood is out this week. It’s not an all age comic book per sea, but ages 12 and up will love it.

Also in science fiction is Invader Zim, a comic from Oni Press that is quickly becoming one of our must-reads on many levels. It really is great for boys or girls of any age, the content is great for them and they’re already familiar with it through the Nickelodeon show. Bottom line, the art and story in this comic make it a fun read that you’ll find yourself borrowing from your 6 year old once they go to sleep.

It’s a light week for superheroes with only Spidey #7 and Batman ’66 Meets Steed and Mrs. Peel. However, we’re reading some great all age superhero books now-and will review them soon on the site. They’re background, introduction type stuff that early readers will gravitate towards if they like action and big name heroes that their friends like.

Where is my closest comic book shop? Alternately the links will take you to TFAW where you’ll save up to 20% on your online orders.

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New all age comic books for June 29, 2016

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If you live in the United States this is the first week that everyone has off for summer vacation! Congratulations, take the kids out to your local comic book store to see what’s kicking for new comic book day. It’s a great week for new all age comic books including DC Super Hero Girls-a brand new graphic novel that geared for girls 6 and up. Young girls will also like Disney Princesses, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, My Little Pony, Jim Henson’s Shadows of the Dark Crystals and more.

It’s not all about girl power-and have said that, those titles are just those that are marketed towards girls or I suspect will enjoy it more than boys.

There are also a couple new Doctor Who comics, Sonic the Hedgehog, a new comic from Clarence and Uncle Scrooge. One of our favorite all age comic books this week is Pink Panther. This books is funny, great for any age and gives kids a chance to see a classic character in a way that their parents remember. Issue #2 of Pink Panther from American Mythology Productions is out this week and has bright colors and funny gags galore.

The podcast highlights three issues from humor, action and superhero that will be of interest to the fans of all age comic books. This could include some books that are great for elementary or middle school too. Jim Henson’s Shadows of the Dark Crystals is a YA book that will hook readers 10 and up. It’s set before the time of The Dark Crystal and fans of that movie are probably already drooling and trying to find it online. We also tweet lots about other books, plus some Japanophile news and cat videos, because internet.
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New all age comic books for June 22, 2016

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Happy first week of summer! New Comic book day this week yields some great all age comic books including our favorite new comic book, a very large section of science fiction and action comics, plus a new imprint of titles from a major publisher that’s great for tweens.

First off, the high points to this post are in a nice podcast and the music you hear on it is from Lee Rosevere. To find your closest comic book shop just follow the link and put in your zip code. Lastly, the links will take you to TFAW where you’ll save up to 20% on any order.

The conclusion to Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man Contest of Champions (#4) is out this week, as is Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #4 and Ms. Marvel #8, which is a great comic for kids 11 and up. You know how Marvel Comics and DC Comics keep reshuffling the universe right? Marvel is reaching out to fans by reprinting the first couple issues of their titles on a new imprint. Timely Comics kicks off with the first three issues of Totally Awesome Hulk for only $3. This title is going to be good for kids 11 and up due to the some of the violence and situations.

Science fiction is busy this week too with Bruce Lee: The Dragon Rises #3, Ghostbusters International #6, Munchkin #18 and many more. Bruce Lee is our favorite new comic book this year. It’s much better than you think it is. I state that because anytime you create a new story around a real person, especially one so storied and awesome as Bruce Lee your expectations are high. Rest easy, this all age comic book has action, humor, heart and lessons that anyone can learn from.

Famous Monsters is not for the all age audience. However, parents might remember this from when they were kids. I would buy this several times a year to get a sneak preview of the new sci-fi or monster movies. It’s a magazine, so the reading is aimed at adults, but the language is clean. Some of the monster images might be too much for younger readers, but older ones will get a kick out of the behind the scene photos.

Humor all age comic book fans have Archie #9, the final issue of the Action Cat & Adventure Bug mini series, Looney Tunes #231 and more.

When you head to the comic book store be sure to tag anything with #NCBD. You can also tag us on twitter @DaddyMojo to share what you’re reading.

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New all age comic books for June 15, #NCBD

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Hey, did you know we do this in podcast form? And suddenly it’s the middle of June. Our kids love this time of year because that means every Wednesday when the new all age comic books come out they get to come to the store with me. Years ago the comic book store employees weren’t too sure what to make of really small people in the store, but we’ve since assured them that they’ll touch nothing. Now it’s a symbiotic and friendly relationship, with them coming in each week to check out the new comic books and the staff giving them promotional posters from time to time.

It’s a very funny week in all age comic books this week. There’s a great graphic novel from Regular Show, Jughead, Walt Disney Comics, Simpsons Comics, Spongebob Comics Annual Giant Swimtacular and more. If you have a 7 year old girl who is looking for something to read check out Strawberry Shortcake #3, it’s got some intrigue, mystery, humor and action all happening in the café.

Action and science fiction has some of the classic staples like Doctor Who, Sonic Universe and Transformers. There are also some of the new classics including Plants Vs. Zombies (in their final monthly appearance), Lumberjanes, Dragons Defenders of Berk and many others. If you have an 8 year old then they might love Luna TheVampire trade paperback Volume 1, Grumpy Space. Also in that category of interest is Princeless, who has two titles out this week that are helmed by girl power, but have action and writing that anyone can enjoy.

Scooby Apocalypse #2 is out this week too. This is the different Scooby-Doo that you heard about. Shaggy is a hipster, Fred is a videographer, Daphne is a TV personality, Velma is a scientist and the world is about the end. Nanobytes that turn people into monsters has been let loose on the world. This series is actually pretty good, but not for young kids. Due to the end-of-world stuff and some comments in the comic book ages 12 and up will be OK with it. Look-Scooby was almost in a dog fight! Yeah, that happened, but this comic is clearly not aimed at the young kids.

In superhero all age comic books you’ve got one release this week, Spidey. Ignore the ‘teen’ rating on the cover, the action and tone of this is fine for ages 8 and up.

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New all age comic books for June 8

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It’s early June and a great week for humor all age comic books because there are more of them than the other categories combined. That’s not a bad thing, because on the whole there are so many all age books coming out this week there is bound to be at least two different books for every young reader. If you want the audio version of this where we highlight a couple of books in each category just check out our podcast. It’s only 15 minutes long and give me a great excuse to use my broadcasting degree.

In Superhero this week you can get the trade paperback for Actionverse where they celebrate their fifth anniversary or Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy #8. While not in comic book stores you can also find new young reader origin stories from Capstone featuring Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman. These are easy reader books that are great for young readers and more book than comic book. But they’re great and give confidence to readers that they can conquer a chapter book.

Science fiction and action has lots that we’re excited about this week including Invader Zim, a cross over comic book featuring Lumberjanes and Gotham Academy and Sonic the Hedgehog. Poppy! And the Lost Lagoon is a trade paperback that looks really good for ages 10 and up. It’s from Dark Horse, has fabulous art and is the story about a young girl who gets summoned on a worldwide quest to find out what happened to her grandfather. Kaijumax Season 2 is great, large monster wrecking fun for ages 9 and up due to the large monsters and such.

If humor based all age comic books are your jam then this week is for you. Adventure Time, Donald Duck, a trade paperback from Ghostbusters, Goldie Vance, Mickey Mouse, The Pink Panther, Spongebob Comics, Welcome to Showside and many others are out.

Where is your closest comic book store? The links will take you to TFAW where you’ll save up to 20% on your order.

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New all age comic books for June 1

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The first week of summer vacation and the new all age comic books for the week are a great chance to take the kids out to the store. This is just a reminder to try to not have them touch the trinkets, models or anything in the store. When we first started going weekly I could see the look of dread in the staff’s eyes, now they know the kids and are great with them.

In humor comic books you can dig into Penguins of Madagascar trade paperback that collects issues 1-4 of the mini-series and is quite good. Uncle Scrooge has two new offerings this week, issue #15 and a trade paperback called Eternal Knot. Television favorites and great comics in their own right, Bob’s Burgers and Regular Show are out too.

It’s also a good week for all age superheroes with Teen Titans GO!, Power Rangers Pink, Marvel Universe Avengers Assemble Civil War and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything can get your young reader on the right path.

Science fiction has a $1 comic from IDW for Ghostbusters that you must pick up. Ghosbusters, The New Ghostbusters is a great all age comic book and one that the entire family can get behind. This is a reprint of earlier stories that’ll serve as an introduction for only a buck. There are lots of other great science fiction titles in the post and podcast.

Also in the podcast we’ll touch on the changes that DC Comics are going through. They’ve lowered the price of their headline comics to $2.99, with each two issues of each title coming out monthly. The links will take you to TFAW where you’ll save 20% on any order and if you want to find your closest comic book store just pop your zip code into the comic book store locator.

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