Picture This: 12 Comic Books Your Kids Should Be Reading

From thrilling new favorites to re-vamped classics, we've got a comic collection your little readers will love.

By rtemmasmith October 23, 2015

When it comes to action, comic books deliver big time and are a great way to keep kids engaged in reading. Think of them as next-level picture books, with heros, complex story arcs and plot lines that make imaginations soar. Flip through the 12 catchy, readable comics we’ve found for every age group. The kids might discover a new favorite hero, and you’ll discover an easy, exciting way to make sure they get their daily 20.

Calvin and Hobbes

Age: 7 and up

As smart, fun, and fresh today as it was in the 1980s and 90s, this strip set the bar for quality, with its believable kid’s-eye point of view. The hilarious deadpan humor and sophisticated vocabulary are just extra bonuses. Sneak a stack into your child’s bedroom, then sit back and let the hours of reading commence.

Buy it now, on Amazon.com, $12.87.