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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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Incredibles 2, what it lacks in title, it makes up for in entertainment and fun

Rare is the Disney PIXAR film that is action based. The only one that stands out with more action than humor or emotion is Cars 2, which was a silly-but still mildly entertaining, James Bond style romp with Mater taking center stage in Europe. Incredibles 2 picks up exactly where the first film left off in 2004. It also doesn’t miss a beat and quickly lays waste to any skeptical parents that thought the film was merely a cash grab trying to reel in memories of the first film.

Instead, what older viewers will find in Incredibles 2 is a quickly paced film that tells a fun chapter in the story of a normal family with super powers. This film does not reinvent the wheel. It’s the continuation of the family, their mannerisms, attitudes and people around them that people enjoyed from the first film. ‘Older viewers’ should be taken with a grain of salt as I say that just because they will possibly remember Incredibles more than some of the children in the audience.

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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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Win sneak preview passes to Incredibles 2 in Atlanta

Incredibles 2 arrives in theaters on June 15 a full 14 years after the original. It’s different in the fact that the sequel takes place immediately after the first film. The on-film animated characters have only aged a couple of hours and the Parr family is at home eating dinner. One of the bigger plot differences between the two films is that Mr. Incredible is the one staying at home with the kids. Jack-Jack is a toddler and discovering his superpowers while Violet and Dash are busy growing up and being sassy teens or tweens. And Mr. Incredible still has his superpowers and will most likely be roped in to help Elastigirl who was recruited to save the world.

This is a film that we’ve been hot for since the first one came out. To us, it was the most obvious one for a sequel that made sense as a film in the storytelling sense and we’re really looking forward to seeing it.

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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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Beyond The Sun and full of memories

We were compensated for this post. All thoughts are our own. It’s funny the childhood memories that stick with you decades later. For me one of the first ones that come to mind is a family trip was our visit to Land of Oz. Land of Oz isn’t just a metaphor, back in the early 70’s it was a real place in Beech Mountain, NC. This was a theme park devoted to its classic moniker and our family, who never traveled, went there for some reason. I remember that it was the first time I had to have the family stop the car so that I could use the bathroom on the side of a highway, lots of yellow brick, potentially scary costumes for a 6 year old and much more. These memories tie in with Beyond the Sun, a new family movie about travel and adventure that’s based on stories from the Bible. To celebrate the film’s release we’re giving away at $50 gift card to Target and the film makers are sending one winner and three guests to Italy where they’ll receive a private tour of the Vatican, plus front row tickets to an audience with Pope Francis.

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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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Bad Mermaids Make Waves is great reading for girls 8 and up

I am not enjoying a book about mermaids….I tell myself….but I am. Bad Mermaids Make Waves is the type of madcap, creative, fun book that will utterly entrance readers who are 8 and up, even boys, if they dare. This is a book that will mainly cater towards girls due to the title and subject matter. However, I, as a grown adult male stumbled into Hidden Lagoon and can wholeheartedly recommend Bad Mermaids Make Waves for several reasons. Continue reading Bad Mermaids Make Waves is great reading for girls 8 and up