It can be tough trying to pick up a comic book for younger relatives. Luckily enough, we’ve put together a handy guide to introduce your younger loved ones to the world of comic books and graphic storytelling. It doesn’t matter what age they are, any of these should satisfy the child inside!
Peanuts
We all remember Peanuts, right? Well, that childhood institution is still being published by Boom. What better way to get into the spirit of the holiday than by introducing a loved one to Snoopy or Charlie Brown. They’re still as appealing as they ever were.
Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (RRP: £5.70)
Garfield
Move over, Puss in Boots. The original kitty with an attitude still reigns supreme. Over thirty years old, Garfield is still as witty and as funny as you remember – as is whole cast and crew of Jim Davis’ strip. Grown-up kids are sure to love these strips as much as the children, and you can’t go too far wrong with the lasagne-loving feline.
Garfield is available in a series of “pocket books” with an RRP of £3.99 each
DFC Library: The Boss
DFC Library: Baggage
DFC Library: Super Animal Adventure Squad
David Fickling won the British Book Award for Best Editor in 2004. Until recently, his company published the DFC, an anthology comic book appropriate for all ages. Drawing on diverse talent from both inside and outside the medium, Fickling was able to pull togather a fantastic team of creators including Phillip Pullman, Woodrow Phoenix and Dave Morris to tell engaging and exciting stories that will engage readers old and young.
Each of the library collections has an RRP of £9.99 each.
Site: http://www.davidficklingbooks.com/davidficklingbooks_dfclibrary.asp
Owly and Wormy in Friends All Aflutter!
Okie Dokie Donuts (Story 1): Open for Business!
Pirate Penguin vs Ninja Chicken (Book 1): Troublems with Frenemies
Top Shelf Comics has proven itself to be a fascinating studio to watch, with an interesting stable of talent. They also publish a fantastic range of all-age appropriate books. You’re sure to find something of interest for somebody while browsing their catalogue.
Site: http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/
Reed Gunther Vol 1
Cowboys are awesome. Bears are also awesome. Putting them both together makes for extra awesome. Critics and fans have been consistently wowwed by this all-ages appropriate book about the adventures of the pair in the wild west, as imagined by Shane and Chris Houghton.
RRP: £10.99
Site: http://reedgunther.com/
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller
Fraggle Rock: Tails and Tales
With the release of the Muppets, it’s the perfect time to catch up with some of Jim Henson’s fabulous creations. Henson always had a wonderful skill for creating any number of memorable and iconic characters, and is work has spanned multiple genres and media. Well worth sharing with a whole other generation.
RRP: £12.76 each
Site: http://www.archaia.com/catalog/
Return of the Dapper Men
Return of the Dapper Men is a magical fairytale as told by Jim McCann and illustrated by Janet Lee. It’s perfect bedtime reading (or anytime reading) for the whole family, telling the story of magic men who come from the sky and a world without time. Which, to be honest, is quite fitting, because we’ve got something timeless here.
RRP: £24.95
Thor: The Mighty Avenger
In the midst of big events and cosmic crossovers, it’s easy to forget that the big publishers also occasionally put out fantastic all-ages books. Apparently, it’s easy to forget for editorial as well, with this wonderful little series cancelled after eight issues. Capturing the magical realm of Asgard and the ageless appeal of classic superheroics, all eight issues are handily available in two trade paperbacks.
RRP: £14.99 each
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