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All age comic books for April 24

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The new all age comic books for the week are nigh and this week speaks just a little bit differently. May the Fourth Be With You is just around the corner, so there are a couple great Star Wars comic books. There is also this indie film called Avengers: Endgame and there are a couple great all age comic books that highlight some of those characters. In the podcast we’ll look at Marvel Action, Galaxy’s Edge (the comic book!), chat a little about Free Comic Book Day on May 4 and more. For now let’s look at three comic books that will interest those in middle schools and up.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, #42

Comic book stunt casting exists. It’s when you put big, well-known superheroes in other series that aren’t doing as well in hopes that their readers will jump over for an issue or two and get hooked. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is from Marvel Comics and one of the best all age comic books that you can pick up on a monthly basis. It’s loaded with comic book action, has a great superhero that is 100% relatable to ages 8 or older, plus she has a big red dinosaur that comes along for the ride. The plots are fabulous, creative and the art is great. There are also lots of superhero crossovers. Almost every issue has a big MCU superhero who is making a guest appearance.

Do not mistake this for a desperate attempt at stunt casting.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is the kind of comic book that needs to be in every elementary school library. It’s wonderfully weird, loaded with action and great for 8 and up.

Unicorn Bowling, Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure

If you have a kid in elementary school they are probably down with Phoebe and Her Unicorn. These books are hilarious, great for any age north of 8 and will make older readers think of their favorite comic strip. Author Dana Simpson has two original graphic novels staring Phoebe. Unicorn Bowling is a collection of previously released comic strips. Much like Big Nate or (insert your favorite comic strip here) this is a book that have you laughing out loud, grinning and loving every panel of it.

Zero’s Journey, #9

Thou shalt never remake Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. I’m not sure if that’s an actual commandment, but we’d be OK if it were in the Hollywood animation holy place, wherever that’s located. The closest we’ll hopefully ever get is this mini-series from Tokyo Pop, Zero’s Journey. It’s all Zero, Jack Skellington’s dog has gone missing and it’s highly likely that Lock, Stock and Barrel are somehow responsible for putting our ghost canine in Christmas Town.

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All age comic books for April 17

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New comic book day is every Wednesday. As part of this day there are dozens of great all age comic books, many of which will be great for ages 6 and up. Yes Virginia, comic books for the elementary school age audience. They exist and are easier to find than you might otherwise think. In the podcast we’ll chat about buying children’s books by the pound, Steven Universe, DC Super Friends, William the Last, Detective Comics the Complete Covers and more. For now let’s look at three comic books that will entertain those elementary and middle school students who are looking for a cool read.

Star Wars Adventures, #20

Star Wars Adventures brings the fun back to a galaxy far, far away. This monthly series from IDW publishing covers all areas of the Star Wars universe with a very kid friendly twist. The art and content are OK for elementary school aged and up, but because it’s also Star Wars, those older kids might want to dig into it too. There are usually two stories in each issue, a longer one that is more action oriented and a shorter one that’s more comedic. This is one of the gateway reading vehicles that kids will love and it’s also a great comic book and the fact that it has both characteristics is quite the treat.

Adventure Time Marcy & Simon

What happened after Adventure Time ended its run on Cartoon Network? Well, the characters are still producing new mini-series of comic books on Boom! Studios. Adventure Time, Marcy & Simoon #4 of #6 is out this week and sees Simon and Ice King fighting to see who’s the top dog. Fans of Adventure Time, those middle school students (or older) who are looking for something fun and tripp will dig this.

Lumberjanes

Lumberjanes is a great comic book. The fact that’s it’s one of the great all age comic books is even more impressive. It’s as much a comedic comic book as it is jammed with science-fiction. In this issue our campers discover a dangerous creature in the woods. Toss in lots of friendship, great art, quick wit stories that upper elementary school and up will love and you’ve got Lumberjanes. Pick up any issue of this series from Boom! Studios and you won’t be disappointed.

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All age comic books for April 10

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This week the new all age comic books are laden with some great choices for readers as young as 6 years old. To be clear, this is a laden swallow, whose airspeed velocity is certainly comprised, especially if it’s an African Swallow as they don’t migrate. Over in the podcast we’ll chat about a cool coloring book from Disney for older audiences, Science Comics: Weather from :01 First Second, Wonder Twins and much more. For now, here are three great releases that will tickle the reading fancy of those 6 and up.

Clyde, by Jim Benton

You know Jim Benton’s work. Dear Dumb Diary, Dog Butts and Love, Franny K. Stein, Victor Shmud and more he’s an artist and author whose style you’ll recognize. Catwad came out last week. Clyde is out this week and is flat out funny for in second grade and up. It’s an original graphic novel about a grizzly bear who leaves his comfortable cave for the city, where he meets a butterfly from the wrong side of the tracks.

The Mutts Summer Diaries, by Patrick McDonnell

It’s Mutts, but with each comic strip set in the summer, take my money. We love Mutts, it’s a classic comic strip that can be funny one day, even funnier the next, remind you that cats (and dogs!) are awesome and make us laugh or possibly even adopt one. The Mutts Summer Diaries is a collection previously released strips that will appeal to those 6 and up.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, #43

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl is the equivalent to all age comic books of Deadpool. She’s irreverent, funny, faces danger and deals with bad guys in her own particular, squirrel way. There is some reading in Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, so it might be too much for seven year olds. However, those reading eight year olds or older that want something fun, hip and impossibly cool need to read this series. Each issue of this monthly series is trippy and lots of fun.

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All age comic books for April 3

This week the all age comic books come full circle for a couple titles. A regular monthly series is presenting its final regular issues in a graphic novel, while other comic books that ended, see a collection of their (eat my) shorts shown for all to have a cow. In the podcast we’ll chat about Marvel Team Up, True Believers, Catwad. Adventure Time and more. For now though let’s look at three all age comic books that will interest readers as young as 6.

Bart Simpson: Breaks Out

Sad Panda when Simpson’s Comics ended in 2018. Much like Plants Vs. Zombies they said that new graphic novel collections will come out. Bart Simpson: Breaks Out is most likely not an entirely new collection of Simpson’s favorite lost son. This is a collection of previously published shorts…from a spikey-haired youth. This is a great graphic novel from a classic character. It will appeal to fans of The Simpsons or those readers in middle school and up who are looking for a great laugh.

Marvel Action: Black Panther

These Marvel Action comic books that IDW Publishing is putting out in conjunction with Marvel Comics are outstanding. Black Panther is the latest to get his own version. This is one of the all age comic books that define what makes a cool comic book. It has action and content, but doesn’t water things down to a young level. It has action, but it’s age appropriate for ages 6 and up that will leave then entertained, while still being a great read for those older Wakanda fans.

Jim Henson’s The Storyteller Sirens

We are huge fans of this ongoing mini-series from Boom! Stutios. Jim Henson’s The Storyteller Sirens is a four issue mini-series with gorgeous artwork a story that will interest those middle-Earth audiences. A mermaid by any other name, but this is the kind of mermaid with mystery and dread. Much like a poisonous snake, leave them along and your day will end up just fine. However, the folks in these short stories most likely don’t heed that advice. The art and story in these comic books are top notch and will interest those middle school readers who like a bit of renaissance with their story.

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All age comic books for March 27

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If you’re looking for a sign to dig into the cool all age comic cooks, this is it.

There are some weeks where a much higher than average number of go-to comic books hit the shelf it’s a virtual no brainer to visit your local comic book store. In the podcast we’ll chat about Dumbo, Scooby, Teen Titans, Moon Girl and much more. To see the entire list of comic books that are OK for ages 6 and up just look down in the post. For now let’s look at three great comic books that will be great for elementary ages and up.

Barbie: Fashion Superstar

The landscape for all age comic books has shifted dramatically over the past couple of years. It’s gone from very few girl-centric comics to very few all age super heroes to where now there is something for every 6 and up. Barbie even has her line up of graphic novels from Papercutz. Barbie: Fashion Superstar features her as a fashion entrepreneur when things go awry at a show. It’s business savvy, plus the fashion sense that people have come to expect from Barbie.

Looney Tunes #248

Go into any elementary school library and there’s bound to be at least one issue of Looney Tunes. This is one of our go-to all age comic books. If the kids or I are looking for a solid, entertaining comic book this is it. As there’s no ongoing story line each issue stands on its own. They’re new stories, every other month that have that classic Warner Bros vibe. Bonus: the Looney Tunes comic book is only $2.99.

Jim Henson Beneath the Dark Crystal #8 of #12

Jim Henson Beneath the Dark Crystal is a mini-series from Boom Studios! The content isn’t gratuitous, but it’s realistically drawn and has too much reading for elementary school kids to really enjoy. This is one for those middle-Earth kids who want a fable, but not the Jack and the Beanstalk variety. This story has its roots from The Dark Crystal and will be of interest to those who liked it or are in middle school and want some fresh goblins and monsters.

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All age comic books for March 20

Happy new comic book day! What are the all age comic books that you’re reading this week? If you share any of those picture on social media please tag them with #DaddyMojo or #AllAgeComicBooks so we can see what you’re reading and follow along. Over in the podcast (for real!) we’ll chat about Ben 10, Nancy Drew and more. For now, let’s look at three comic books that will rock readers as young at 7.

Big Nate, Payback Time!

Big Nate is timeless. I laugh out loud at most strips from this character who was created by Lincoln Peirce. Nate’s world is timeless and will remind older readers of what it was like to be a kid. It will also remind younger readers of how funny being in 5^th grade can be, even when it seems like the world is colluding against you. Our now 9 year old didn’t ‘get’ Big Nate until this year, now he can understand the situations that he encounters, laughs (loudly) at them and looks forward to the next compilation in the series. Big Nate, Payback Time! is hilarious and at only $7.40 it’s an incredible bargain.

Marvel Action: Avengers

IDW Publishing and Marvel Comics have teamed up for one of the best all age comic books you’ll find. Thankfully, they’ve made a series of different comic books to suit your super hero taste. There’s a Black Panther, Spider-Man and Avengers series for your taste. This week has Marvel Action: Avengers coming out, it’s #3 in this monthly series and ages 7 and up, who like super hero action will love it. Moreover, it’s not watered down action, rather, it’s the sweet spot of all age comic books where it’s appropriate for younger ages-but also interesting for older readers.

Lumberjanes #60

While we’re on the topic of must-see comic books….have you read an issue of Lumberjanes? Lumberjanes, from Boom! Studios is one of the consistently best comic books out there. It’s also great for ages 8 and up. Even those slightly younger will enjoy the art, it’s just that they won’t be able to read the words or relate to the situations. Lumberjanes is about friendship, summer camp, aliens, rock stars and being a kid. It’ll skew slightly more towards girls than boys, but not by much.

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All age comic books for March 13

It’s new comic book day and here are the week’s all age comic books. Over in the podcast we’ll chat about Sailor Moon, Thor, The Backstagers, Squirrel Girl and more. There are a couple great comics that will be fine for ages 6 and up. For now, let’s look at three new releases that ages 7 and up will love.

Lucy Speak Out!

The fact that Peanuts and its characters are still producing material warms the heart. Lucy Speak Out! is a collection of classic comic strips from one of the best strips to grace newspapers. Lucy takes up social causes, plays baseball, writes a biography of Beethoven and more. Of course, Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty also get in on the mix. Our 7 year-old jumped up and down like a rabbit when he saw that we had this book. He’ll be able to read most of the words in this book and grow up with the same love that we did for this property.

Marvel Action: Spider-Man

Spider-Man is the superhero that speaks to kids. Whichever incarnation or version within the Spider-Verse you’re referring to, this is the superhero that kids really like. It’s only fitting that Marvel Action: Spider-Man is as great as fans hoped it would be. This is a joint effort from IDW Publishing and Marvel Comics that features Miles Morales, Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy all in the same comic book. The content is fine for ages 7 and up, although those younger readers will need help reading it. The action is great and appropriate for those ages, without babying the content.

Wonder Twins

For all you Saturday morning cartoon kids The Wonder Twins have been a punch line-and deservedly so. They’re nothing more than the shape-shifting twins who needed each other to do what they do. Now Wonder Twins is a delicious mini-series from DC Comics that captures the fun that we all knew these characters could be. Issue #2 of the six issue run is out this week and has our twin contemporary, going to high school and Gleek makes his first appearance! This comic book will be fine for 8 and up.

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New all age comic books for March 6

Happy NCBD! What all age comic books are you reading this week? If you’re reading them for leisure or to your children please let us know. Just tag it with #DaddyMojo on twitter because we’d love to see what other folks are reading. It’s a good week for comic books. Over in the podcast we’re chatting about Spidey, Doctor Who, Nightlights, Star Wars and more. For now let’s look at three new releases that will interest readers as young as 6!

Disney Frozen: Reunion Road

Get ready for Frozen fever. Frozen 2 comes out in November and until then it’s a steady ramp up of all things Elsa. Dark Horse does a great job with their mini-series and Disney Frozen: Reunion Road looks to satisfy people who want their Frozen now-and well done. The text in this comic book is such that a 7 year old will be able to read some of it, but they’ll love the story. A second grader should be able to read all of it and still love the story. Disney Frozen: Reunion Road is $3.99.

Great White Shark Adventure

From Margaret McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster comes this gem of an original graphic novel. Fabien Cousteau Expeditions, Great White Shark Adventure is in the same vein as Science Comics from :01 First Second Books. They present real science based topics in a graphic novel setting and the results, in both cases are fabulous. In Great White Shark Adventure a small team is tasked with tagging a Great White Shark so that they can study it. Expect lots of marine based fun, shark facts and more fish puns than you can shake a fin at. The content will be OK with any age. However, it’s got lots of reading, so those in third grade and up will be best suited for it.

Marvel Super Hero Adventures

Young super hero fans will enjoy Marvel Super Hero Adventures. This is one of those all age comic books that hammer home to pre-k through 3^rd grade. What-a comic book that pre-k kids will read? Well, with a grain of salt…yes. They want to look at the pictures, it’s up to you to read it to them. But this comic book will have lots of sight words that they’ll be able to make out and age appropriate action throughout.

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