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Photos from MomoCon – Anime, Manga, all age Con in Atlanta

Our second year in attending MomoCon was even better than the first. Part of that was due to our kids now being 4 and 6, but part of that was due to us knowing what to expect. MomoCon is a fan convention that bring together anime, manga, games, animation and comics-and it is all age friendly. We’re 100% down with cons that up the ante and make it more for the adults, but a good all age Con is that ensures a future fan base and lets the parents have fun is welcome.

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Spidey #6 is all age comic book web slinging magic

There was a three year period when I was a kid where I read every issue of Spidey comics. I look back at those old comics now and still recall re-reading them, looking at the art, the dog eared pages and more. An updated version of that classic Spidey comic book is out and it’s bound to create the same long lasting memories for today’s kids.

Spidey is not the same as the Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man. The later is based on the Disney XD television series and has an All Ages rating from Marvel Comics. The former is also from Marvel, but for some reason is rated teen. Parents don’t be put off by that teen rating on Spidey. This is a comic book that ages 7 and up will absolutely love, packed with action, villains and the issues that face an upper-middle school aged student.

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Ghostbusters International #5, Louvre no ghost behind

Ghostbusters International #5 from IDW is out in comic book stores. It’s not the summer of Ghostbusters, it just feels that way. What with the movie coming out and lots of hopefully cool toys it’s enough to make Venkman at a loss for words. This is a cool mini-series that puts our Ghosbutsters, Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz ad Winston Zeddemore on European soil where they see exotic ghosts in landmark locations at the bidding of their client Erland Vinter who is looking for an ancient artifact. But does their client have more sinister aspersions than the team running afoul of a blood red slime monster?

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New all age comic books for May 25, 2016

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In this week’s all age comic books we’ll mention some great new #1 books, as well as, the rating system that some publishers have. You’re not really buying the #1 issues just because you think they’ll be worth money, are you? I’m no investment expert, but making money off something is directly related to what a person will pay you for it. Based on that statement, current comics might not be a good investment, but they sure are fun to read.

I mention that because there are a couple great new #1 books out this week. They’re worth getting because they’re fun and really entertaining, but probably won’t appreciate enough to help you live out your golden years on an island. In humor all age comic books do yourself a favor and get Pink Panther #1. The Free Comic Book Day sampler of this title was one of the best that you could pick up and I suspect that the first issue in their regular series run will be equally as great. Each issue has a brand new story with the pink and a couple shorter classic stories that were published back in the day. Dreamworks Shrek #1 is also out from the same folks who do Madagascar, which is also out this week.

Superhero comics have Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man Contest of Champions, Teen Titans Go-Heroes on Patrol , Action Lab Dog of Wonder and two Squirrel Girl books. The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl trade paperback and issue #8 are out and rated T for teens. However, this book is OK for any age reader as it traces the life of a teenager with squirrel superpowers. There’s nothing bad that happens, the language is fine, it’s just that she experiences stress, boy issues and other common teen problems.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is like that too. It’s rated T, from Marvel but tells the story of a middle school girl with her pet dinosaur, fighting crime and wormholes from other dimensions. This comic book is packed with action, fun to read and great for ages 7 and up. In other all age comic books for the action sect check out Back to the Future #8, Munchkin #17, Sonic, Welcome to Showside and others.

There’s a podcast that goes along with this post. It’s just under 15 minutes and details 12 of the comic books that you and your young reader will like and why. The links will take you to TFAW, where you’ll save 20% on your order. To find your closest comic book store just punch in your zip code and press the gas.

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Duck, Duck, Porcupine! is a kid’s first graphic novel

Duck, Duck, Porcupine! is a children’s book that will register with kids 2-6 years old and their parents for different reason. It’s the simple tale of three friends, a duck, duck and a porcupine. They go about having fun, going to birthday parties, camping and learning how to accept each other’s differences. Each critter has its own distinct personality that is clearly conveyed through the bright, happy artwork by Salina Yoon.

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Stream on with Roku-giveaway for a Roku Streaming Stick

National Streaming Day is May 20 and we’ve got a cool giveaway for a Roku Streaming Stick. Just like National Bacon Day or International Cat Video Day, we don’t celebrate them exclusively when the calendar planners deemed it so. We stream every day. For us it started with a piece of what is now history, the Roku 2 XS. It allowed us to cut the cable, watch better quality television-while at the same time spending less time in front of the TV and opened up worlds of children’s programming options.

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Hardworking dads, #Smellegendary on Father’s Day with Old Spice

I have partnered with Life of Dad and Old Spice for this promotion. Father’s Day is nigh. Here’s what dads want. Well, it’s what most of us want, or rather we don’t want. We don’t want fluff. No doilies, throw pillows, tulle or rosemary. Having said that; we also don’t want to smell bad and to that end Old Spice can help you-or your dad, husband, partner or coworker* #Smellegendary. We’re giving away a toolbox full of things that will help a guy smell good, get dirty, be cool and keep organized for the Hardest Working Dad around.

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My Dinner with Ellio’s

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Life of Dad and Dr. Oetker USA LLC. I have received compensation for this post; however, all opinions stated are my own. The 80’s were packed with great, innovative films. Back then, as it is today, I appreciated all sorts of films. One of those films I appreciated was My Dinner With Andre. This is a film that consists entirely of a conversation between Vizzini and some other guy and may not be the top choice for a 15-year-old movie fan, but I was a devotee nonetheless. You can’t thoroughly enjoy a movie without a great snack, and back then, Ellio’s frozen pizza was a go-to snack or meal for lots of kids my age. We may not have had the same movie tastes, but our preference for pizza was pretty consistent.

Nostalgia is a funny thing. Some of the films that I liked are still in my library today. The Evil Dead, Brazil, After Hours, Manhunter and several others are films that I’ll watch when I have the time. Like those classic films, Ellio’s frozen pizza is still in our freezer rotation, but for different reasons.

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