There are some great new all age comic books this week. There are also some jamming new graphic novels, as well as trade paper backs out. What’s the difference between a graphic novel and a (TPB) trade paperback? It’s a subtle difference that is sometimes used interchangeably, but initially a graphic novel was an original story, written and drawn in comic book style. A trade paperback used to mean a collection of previously published comics or comic strips. However, now the line is blurred and people use the term graphic novel far more than trade paperback. For our purposes though, we still use TPB when it refers to previously published comics or strips.
We mention that because Bird & Squirrel: On Fire, Bunny Vs. Monkey Vol 2, Doctor Who: Supremacy of the Cybermen, Moby Dick and Newsprints are some great all age graphic novels that are new this week. Bird & Squirrel and Bunny Vs. Monkey will be great for ages 6 and up. They’ll laugh to themselves as they read it and kids as young as 5 will still enjoy both books with the help of someone to read it.

Another great all ages graphic novel is FukuFuku Kitten Tales 2. This is from New York Times bestseller Konami Kanata whose story about a stray cat will appeal to ages 5 and up who love animals. FukuFuku Kitten Tales  2, like the new graphic novel we’re highlighting has a manga feel to it.
Newsprints is about a young orphan girl who disguises herself as a boy in order to work at a newspaper. This is all about her friendships, being true to who she is and how to deal with it-all set against the backdrop of a war.  This is a graphic novel that will appeal to readers 9 and up.
Moby Dick is brought to you as a graphic novel that sticks very close to the classic novel. Taut, real and presented in black and white as Captain Ahab chases a mythical beast. Doctor Who Supremacy of the Cybermen is the collected mini-series of the self entitled, very entertaining story.
Proving it’s not all graphic novels this week are Scooby Doo Where Are You and Spongebob Comics. Both of these all age comic books will appeal to boys or girls ages 5 and up. Some kids might need help reading the words, but ages 7 and up will be able to read through them at their own speed without assistance.
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but a porthole opens up and sucks heroes from one dimension to another. But wait, this time it’s really entertaining. Justice League Power Rangers teams up the two and the first issue really exceeded expectations. The Power Rangers get sucked into the dimension with Justice League and are forced to get along with these new heroes(?), as well as themselves, plus fight Lord Zedd and get home. This min-series will be great for ages 8 and up, has super hero action, plus lots of team work and fun fish-out-of-water situations with the Justice League.
Other super heroes in all age comic books this week include, Ms. Marvel, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Miraculous.
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