Comics for Kids

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These are the tales of the mischievous cat Dayan and his woodland friends in the magical realm of Wachifield. Dark Horse brings these adventures to America for the first time in a series of adorable children’s books for readers of all ages!

The Mouse Guard series is a story about a medieval mouse society and, in particular, the protectors. The art work is really fantastic and very detailed.

content: mild violence

A 6th grader who is a super-sleuth living in a town with supernatural beings!

A great mystery and sci-fi title for kids.

Content: supernatural

A fantastic tale of a village of Korgis. Some have some really interesting talents!

This comic has all the basic elements of the Fantastic Four. You have the banter, comedy, and rivalry between the Thing and the Human Torch. There is the strong relationship between Sue Storm and Reed Richards. Combine that with high adventure and cosmic exploring and you have a great read on your hand for you or your child.

Content: Mild violence.

Iron Man retells the origin of Tony Stark, billionaire industrialist who designs a suit of powered armor that can shoot energy beams, fly, and protect him from massive damage. This version of Tony Stark, unlike the normal Marvel comic continuity, does not appear to have the issues alcoholism or womanizing in it. Those taken out make this a safe bet.

Content: Mild violence.

Scooby Doo, where are you? This is a reincarnation of the classic television series that sees Scooby and the gang solving mysteries with lots of fun and excitement. This would be a great way for parents and kids to connect with characters they both know and love.

Content: Slapstick violence, monsters.

This comic book series is based on the classic cartoon characters of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, and the rest of the great Warner Brothers cartoon cast. If you or your child loves these classic icons, then they are sure to enjoy the comic book as well.

Content: Slapstick violence, humor

This Marvel Advntures series retells the story of how young and nerdy Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider to become the costumed, larger than life, smack talkin vigilante known as Spider-Man. It tries to use a lot of humor throughout the comic and incorporates lots of action as well. If your kid is into Spider-Man, then this comic is a safe bet.

Content: Mild violence.

Amazing Spider-Man isn’t only for the boys. In this comic, set in the future, Peter (the current Spider-Man) Parker’s daughter May has taken up the mantel given to her by her father and has made the Spider-Man legacy her own. Whether it’s falling in love with a boy from school or saving him from certain doom, you can be sure Spider-Girl will be there in the midst of it all.

Content: Mild violence.

Batman Strikes is based on the ever popular comic character Batman. By day, Bruce Wayne is a philanthropic businessman, and thrill seeker, but by night he patrols the streets of Gotham City, keeping the citizens safe.

Content: Mild violence.

Amelia Rules has quickly raised in popularity and notariety in the kids world of comic books. Amelia Rules is about a young girl, Amelia and her friends, Reggie, Rhonda, Kyle and others who have formed secret identities as crime fighters. The crime fighting is really just make believe and the comic has hit some serious issues such as the how the Iraq war has impacted families.

Content: Mild violence, mild language.

The Teen Titans are a group of super-powered teens that strive to keep the world safe from harm. Robin, Cyborg, Beast-Boy, Starfire, and Raven offer exciting action and hilarious comedy that will keep your child entertained and excited each and every issue. Even though they have had some issues with being cancelled, there are many trade paperbacks that collect many of the issues. Their fans are many and a writing campaing has started to save the series. Teen Titans GO! is still a great comic for kids.

Content: Mild violence, some mysticism, humor.

One of the few comics that is geared more for girls, this comic is set with Spider-Man, aka Peter Parker, and Mary Jane in high school. The art is light and whimsical and the stories have a romantic touch. This is a nice series if you have girls that are interested in comics and would just be as suitable for boys.

Content: Romance.

Franklin Richards is a supporting character in the Fantastic Four line of comics. Recently, they have put a new spin onto the character, giving him a more of a cartoonish look and troublemaker attitude that ran as a backup feature in many different Marvel comics. The stories were so popular that they got their own series and one shot issues. This is very similar in style and tone to Calvin and Hobbes.

Content: Cartoonish violence.

the Justice League Unlimited stars some of DC Comics greatest superheroes. Superman, The Flash, The Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Batman round out this cast of heroes that go on amazing adventures against the most powerful villains in the known universe. If your child likes action, then the Justice League is a great choice.

Content: Mild violence.

Disney is alive and well in the comic book world. Uncle Scrooge, Mickey, Goofey, Donald, and the rest of the hugely popular Disney characters are represented in many different stories. There is a huge amount of comics out there with the Disney characters and your local comic book store is bound to carry some of them. If your kids like the Disney cartoons or characters then this is a sure bet.

Content: Some slapstick violence.

Archie, Jughead, Veronica, Betty and the rest of the gang of Riverdale High are 64 years old, but still remain the same as they were when they were created, in 1941. Archie comics are comedy based books that are very lighthearted and are the kinds of things you might find in the Sunday funnies.

Content: Mild slapstick violence, romance situations, humor.

This Eisner award winning series (think the Oscars of comics) delves into the story of Owly, a likeable owl who has many adventures with his friends. The great thing about this series of graphic novels is that they actually have no words, just symbils and pictures that help tell the story. This is a great way to help kids use their imaginations to tell stories and to encourage them to come up with their own meaning of the story. This is a great series for beginner readers to get comfortable with books, storytelling, and will be a great lead in to reading.

Content: No objectionable content.

Sonic the Hedgehog has repeatedly proven itself as a strong comic book for kids. Sonic the Hedgehog is about a blue Hedgehog that keeps the land of Moebius safe from the evil Dr. Robototnik with the help of his friends Tails the fox and Knuckles the Echidna. With over 150 comics in the series, your child will never run out of great adventures to follow Sonic through.

Content: Mild violence, humor.

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Marvel Adventures has poised itself as one of the best kids comics as of late. The material will delight both kids and adults with their witty dialog, fun storylines, and intense action. Content:Mild violence.

A strong TV show coupled with a great comic will surely delight any kid.

Content: Mild violence, intense action.