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.

The Adventures of Tintin

Age: 8 and up

One of the greatest European comics of all time is thrilling a whole new generation of readers with its fabulously vintage settings and old-timey adventures. Travel to Peru and the American West, the moon and the Sahara Desert alongside young reporter Tintin and his sidekicks (the Captain, the Professor, and of course, terrier Snowy). An ideal read-aloud for younger kids, who may struggle with the fast action and snappy dialogue.

Buy it now, on Amazon.com, $8.34.