Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday. With so many free comics being offered, it might be overwhelming to decide which ones are age appropriate if you have young kids. My children have developed a love for comic books and I thought it would be great to continue to share the experiences my kids and I enjoy while they grow and develop their love of reading; from board books to comics.
Since the last time I shared my daughter’s comic book experiences, my wife and I have had a son. My daughter is now almost 4 years old, and my son is almost 2. Both our children love to read books, and since a young age, I have been introducing them to comic books. Free Comic Book Day is great because it can introduce new books and characters that they might not normally gravitate to.
Being that comic books are typically geared to either 8-10 year olds, teenagers, and adults, it is often difficult to find something that is really age appropriate. A lot of the “age appropriate” books I have read often include topics, images, or even language that I would not want to expose to my under 5 year old. Hopefully with this short list of all-ages books I can help highlight the books that your kids will enjoy too.
Publisher: GRAPHIX
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(W/A/CA) Mike Maihack
When a young Cleopatra (yes, that Cleopatra) finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, really far future, she learns of an ancient prophecy that says she is destined to save the galaxy from the tyrannical rule of the evil Xaius Octavian.
Rating: All-Ages
Suprisingly, this is the book that my daughter loved the most. She loves princesses and Cleopatra resembles a princess to her.
Publisher: ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT
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(W/A/CA) Katie Cook
Gronk is a monster…and not a very good one! Follow Gronk’s continuing adventures as she learns about the world around her from her “teacher”, Dale, in this all-new Gronk story from fan favorite Katie Cook!
Rating: All-Ages
Both my son and my daughter enjoyed this one. My daughter said Gronk kind of looks like Shrek, which she is binge watching on Netflix currently.
Publisher: CAPSTONE PRESS
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(W/A/CA) Kean Soo
A Free Comic Book Day 2015 sneak peek of the new, turbo-charged graphic novel by Kean Soo, author of the award-winning series JELLABY! March Hare wants to be the fastest and furriest racecar driver around. But first, this rabbit racer must prove his skills at the speedway, on the streets, and in the desert. With pedal-to-the-metal illustrations and full-throttle action, MARCH GRAND PRIX is sure to be a winner! Featuring a full tank of bonus materials: creator Q & A, pinup art, and much more.
Rating: All-Ages
My son immediately grabbed this book as it has cars and animals on the cover. He loves watching trucks and cars as we drive on the highway and I think this book reminds him of that.
Publisher: BOOM! STUDIOS
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(W) Grace Ellis & Various (A) Vicki Scott & Various
2015 is BOOM! Studios’ Tenth Anniversary year, and to help us celebrate we’ve gathered short stories from several current and new all-ages titles for Free Comic Book Day, offering an oversized, full-color issue that showcases 10 all-ages-friendly titles from our Archaia, BOOM! Box, and KaBOOM! imprints. The BOOM! Studios Ten Year Celebration 2015 Free Comic Book Day Special features a cover illustrated by Mouse Guard creator David Petersen and will contain the following stories:
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth
“Wisdom and Idioms”
Written and Illustrated by Cory Godbey
An all-new short based on Jim Henson’s Labyrinth. The Wiseman and his bird try to find some humor in the magical world of Labyrinth.
Iscariot
Written and Illustrated by S.M. Vidaurri
Young Carson discusses magic and time with a wizard in this special preview of the upcoming Archaia original graphic novel written and illustrated by Iron: Or, the War After creator S.M. Vidaurri.
Mouse Guard
“Service to Seyan”
Written and Illustrated by David Petersen
An excerpt from Mouse Guard: Baldwin the Brave and Other Tales. Gwendolyn learns about her mother Alma and the great warrior hall of Seyan.
Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake: Card Wards
Created by Pendleton Ward
Written by Jen Wang
Illustrated by Britt Wilson
A brand-new Fionna & Cake short from writer Jen Wang (In Real Life) and Britt Wilson (Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake)! Fionna and Cake are on the search for an opponent for Cake to play against in Card Wars.
Regular Show
“Coffee Shop Special!”
Created by JG Quintel
Written by Kevin Church
Illustrated by Coleman Engle
Based on the hit Cartoon Network animated series, Eileen and Margaret make Muscle Man his special drink.
Peanuts
“Dogstoevsky”
Created by Charles M. Schulz
Story by Charles M. Schulz
Pencils by Vicki Scott
Snoopy looks to finally become the World’s Greatest Author, but Lucy’s help may not be the helpful push he needs.
Garfield
“Fast Feline”
Created by Jim Davis
Written by Mark Evanier
Illustrated by Andy Hirsch
Nothing can keep Garfield from a good meal, even if it means having to beat the fastest cat to get it.
Lumberjanes
Created by Shannon Watters, Noelle Stevenson & Grace Ellis
Written by Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis
Illustrated by Brooke Allen
When the Lumberjanes aren’t taking care of pesky critters or crazy demigods, they’re making fun crafts like friendship bracelets. Friendship to the max!
Munchkin
“Table of Contents”
Written and Illustrated by John Kovalic
Fight the monsters, steal the treasure, and backstab your buddy! A wandering monster table appears in this short from the illustrator of the hit card game Munchkin, John Kovalic.
Help Us! Great Warrior
Written and illustrated by Madeleine Flores
Based on the hit webcomic and new miniseries from Madeleine Flores. Great Warrior gets attacked on the road!
Rating: All-Ages
Another surprise what that the BOOM! STUDIOS book was not a hit with them this year. In the past, this has always been a homerun, but this year most of the stories did not keep their attention (even more surprisingly since they are all so short).
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Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. *Check with your local comic book shop for their participation and rules.
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