When I read The Pink Panther preview for Free Comic Book Day I was pumped. It was a fabulous, funny return of a classic character that I really enjoyed reading as a child. The first issue of the comic book let down our expectations a little bit, but was still enjoyable. The Pink Panther #2 is out-and while still being mildly enjoyable continues its downward trajectory.
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A feature film that is rated R? Holy ghosts of Team America, please tell me more. Batman: The Killing Joke is an R rated film that will have a two night theatrical appearance via Fathom Events. The animation in Batman: The Killing Joke is similar to that which is used in Batman: The Animated Adventures. The Killing Joke earns its R rating and is not appropriate for children. However, fans of the graphic novel or a deep appreciation of the dark knight will relish seeing a Batman tale where the joker goes too far.
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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.
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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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Peanuts is one of the go-to franchises for generations of people. Since the late 60’s Peanuts have been around and on the forefront of publishing or television. With Peanuts, Friends Forever 2016 Special from Kaboom the characters are ending their monthly comic book run. I suspect that we’ll still see Peanuts and their characters in graphic novels, but this is it (for now)
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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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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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We’re part of the #StreamTeam and were compensated for this post. All thoughts are our own. Much in the same way that Trollhunter is distinctly Norwegian, Amelie is French and IP Man is Chinese there are countless movies on Netflix that are utterly American. This is a list of movies or shows that are pure Americana. They might not be classic, but they’ve got a style, star or personality that, for better or worse, could only be from the U.S.A. Enjoy the 4th of July and revel in this list of Americana entertainment. Did we miss anything? Is your favorite here?
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