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• It's Jeff. Jeff-verse

  Thompson, Kelly, 1976-

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  Most of Jeff’s comics have no words, making this book especially accessible to younger readers and reluctant readers. Plus, Jeff the Land Shark is really cute. I mean, look at that face. How could you say no to checking his book out?

• Secret Hero Society. Study Hall of Justice

  Fridolfs, Derek,

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  First in a series of five following the adventures of school-aged Bruce Wayne (Batman) and his friends, Clark Kent (Superman) and Diana Prince (Wonder Woman). The actual story text is sparse and instead supplemented by chat logs, newspaper…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Like Lava in My Veins

  Barnes, Derrick,

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  If you and your kids are starting to get that Marvel/DC fatigue, or if you’re looking for a more relatable kid-sized superhero, Bobby Beacon is the one for you. This book is also a mix of picture book and comic, making it ideal for readers having…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Around the Spider-verse

  An Original Graphic Novel Collection

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  A great source of even more Spider-Man content! These stories really follow the vibe of the Spider-Verse movies by having different artists work on each one. If your kid keeps choosing Spider-Man as their Halloween costume and birthday cake theme,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Turtle Power Pack, Vol. 1

  Walker, Landry Q. (Landry Quinn),

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  They play video games, they eat pizza, they fight crime, and they live in the sewers. What’s not to love about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? If your kid needs something a little goofier to keep them entertained, these guys are your best bet.

• Everyday Hero Machine Boy

  Kniivila, Irma,

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  A young robot struggles to reconcile his past misdeeds with his newfound compassion and care for the world around him. Great for kids who like robots, are into science-fiction, or just enjoy some good action. This one also promises to be…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sweetie. Volume 1

  Dillon, Sean (Comic book artist),

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  This one is for the older crowd (ages 9-12) because of the fight scenes, but they’re still fun! Our main character is a superhero fangirl who taught herself all the cool moves and fighting styles of her favorite heroes. Plus, the color palette is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cookout

  Doucet, Rashad,

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  A new approach to the familiar trope of feeling out of place in your own super-powered family. Pax (our main character) is easy to root for as he tries to figure out what he wants more: being a hero or pursuing his passion for cooking. If your kid…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Diana

  Princess of the Amazons

  Hale, Shannon,

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  If your kid wants to see the Gal Gadot “Wonder Woman” movie, but you’re concerned about the age rating, here’s the perfect solution for you. This is more of a backstory comic book, but it’s beautiful art style and straightforward story make it…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• D&D Dungeon Club. 1, Roll Call

  Ostertag, Molly Knox,

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  If you’ve got a kid reaching middle school and showing interest in role-playing games, this is the comic to give them. The story is engaging, the art is vibrant, and the book is easy to read with good pacing. A great way to introduce Dungeons and…Read moreRead more of this annotation