Start your summer reading with titles from this week’s list of new releases. Jump on the Kevin Keller bandwagon with the newest issue from Archie Comics, winner of the LGBT Media awards for Outstanding Comic Book. Papercutz releases the first Smurfs Anthology of original comics in publication order, and Viz Media has the next volume [...]
This Week’s Comics: Not the Usual Picks
By on May 31, 2013
I was so tempted this week to go with the easy titles. BOOM! Studios is releasing an Adventure Time annual, and IDW is releasing the next issue in their My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic micro series, which features fan favorite Fluttershy. Archie Comics is concluding its Archie Meets Glee arc, and the Sonic the [...]
Review: Sticky Dot Comics
By on May 29, 2013
Sticky Dot Comics Free Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later. Recommended for ages 8 and up. At the end of February, Viz announced that it was launching a free all-ages app aimed at kids and families. The promise was to create an app where parents would feel comfortable allowing their children download and [...]
This Week’s Comics: Wolvie Breakiron
By on May 11, 2013
This Week’s Comics: Going Ape for Sesame Street
By on May 3, 2013
It’s May Day! If that’s a call for help to relieve the kids’ boredom, then check out this week’s list of new comics! Archie Comics releases the next installment of their epic Sonic the Hedgehog and Megaman crossover with the next issue of Sonic the Hedgehog. BOOM! Studios releases a new issue of Garfield, and [...]
This Week’s Comics: Super Stilton Family
By on April 26, 2013
Where did April go? It’s the last Wednesday of the month, and there are some great title to check out! Abrams Comicarts releases a book that should be in every middle school library and science classroom; How To Fake a Moon Landing: Exposing the Myths of Science Denial. It will make learning critical thinking fun! [...]
This Week’s Comics: Beauty and the Beast Time!
By on April 19, 2013
It’s a beast of a good time on this week’s comics list! The massive Sonic the Hedgehog/Mega Man crossover continues as the Blue Streak and the Blue Bomber leap into Sonic Universe #51. Cinebook returns with two volumes of Lucky Luke for fans who missed the Cowboy’s adventures, and fans of Disney Princesses can check [...]
This Week’s New Comics: Crossover Craziness
By on April 12, 2013
Weather the April showers with some of the collected editions coming out this week! DC Comics releases the final volume of the Tiny Titans series with #8. Marvel Comics has a hard cover edition of their adaptation of Road to Oz, and finally, the long awaited full color omnibus of Osamu Tezuka’s Unico comes out [...]
Review | Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
By on April 10, 2013
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice By Momota Inoue Viz Kids; $9.99 Understanding that “all-ages” and “for kids” aren’t synonymous terms, I have a low tolerance for kids’ entertainment. I was never one of those parents who could drive the car patiently while “The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round” [...]
This Week’s New Comics: Princeless Buddies
By on April 5, 2013
April begins with a bang full of action and adventure! Capstone Press has another slew of DC Super Heroes books featuring favorites Batman and Superman. Dark Horse Comics has the next volume of the Brody’s Ghost series while Papercutz has the next adventure of Ernest and Rebecca in The Land of the Walking Stones. And [...]
This Week’s New Comics: Boo Shaker
By on March 29, 2013
It’s gonna be a busy weekend, with both Easter and Wondercon! Pick up some good comics to read between panels, or to stuff the Easter basket! BOOM! Studios has another easy reader featuring the friends of Ice Age. Dark Horse Comics continues their re-release of the tween friendly manga Angelic Layer by the well-known manga [...]
This Week’s New Comics | Airbending Turtles
By on March 22, 2013
Spring is in the air…somewhere I’m sure. This week’s list is small but strong, perhaps to encourage kids to go outside and enjoy the sunshine (if available in your area). Sonic Universe from Archie Comics hits the big 5-0, while IDW Publishing releases the second of their My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Micro-series, this [...]
Links: Viz announces Ben 10 graphic novels; Archie meets Glee
By on March 18, 2013
Viz Media has launched a kid-oriented comics app, sticky DOT comics, which features a slew of Pokemon manga as well as their Voltron Force, Redekai, and Mameshiba graphic novels; Mr. Men and Little Miss are on the way as well. And they had another big announcement as well: They will publish a line of original [...]
This Week’s New Comics: The Magic Within
By on March 15, 2013
It’s Pi(e) week, so while you’re stuffing your face, stuff your brain too with some comics! BOOM! Studios finishes the first Bravest Warriors series by Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward with the release of the final issue. DC Comics releases a trade for the since canceled All-New Batman The Brave and Bold series, and Marvel [...]
This Week’s New Comics: Gleeful Pokemon
By on March 8, 2013
Prepare for another winter storm by hunkering down with some of the comics coming out this week. BOOM! Studios and IDW Publishing continue their two smash-hit titles with a new Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Marvel Comics has another Monsters Inc. one-shot, The Perfect Date, and Papercutz [...]
This Week’s New Comics: Action Labs Tackles NFL Rush Zone
By on March 1, 2013
A short month gets a short list to end it, but we still have some fun books this week! Archaia Entertainment releases the second volume of The Dark Crystal Creation Myths. BOOM! Studios has the next trade of Adventure Time comics, and Kodansha Comics has the third omnibus of Kitchen Princess, a title that went [...]
Cartoon Network Comes to Your LCS via IDW!
By on February 25, 2013
IDW Publishing and Cartoon Network Enterprises announced today that the two companies have teamed up to produce and release comics based on Cartoon Network’s many popular and classic characters. This year will see the return of characters from such classic shows as The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Johnny Bravo, Generator Rex, Ben 10 [...]
All ages comics and manga for 2/20/13
By on February 22, 2013
The cold weather is back, and the best way to fight it a blanket, a cup of hot chocolate, and some good comics from this week’s list! The Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off series, Sonic Universe, is about to hit a milestone as the 49th issue is released from Archie Comics. Drawn and Quarterly releases two [...]
All ages comics and manga for 2.13.13
By on February 15, 2013
Select some comics for the long weekend! Archaia Entertainment finishes the Mouse Guard: Black Axe mini-series this week. Get a dose of the Marvel animated universe with new issues of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Ultimate Spider-Man Digest. And in honor of Charles Darwin’s 114th birthday, Smithsonian Books releases a graphic biography of the [...]
All ages comics and manga for 2/6/13
By on February 8, 2013
Now this is a list! The Penguins of Madagascar are back at Ape Entertainment with a new trade. It’s the dueling cartoon hits as BOOM! Studios has the next issue of Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake while IDW has the third issue of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Viz Media has more Voltron [...]
