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Picture This: 12 Comic Books Your Kids Should Be Reading

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.

Archie

Age: 8 and up

Want your kids to discover the comics you grew up on? Enter the reissued Archie Classics. Once you’ve got them hooked, they may want to check out some of the newer series, such as Archie: The Married Life, featuring, hilariously, two parallel realities, one in which he marries Betty, the other Veronica. Brilliant!

Buy it now, on Amazon.com, $10.57.

Do you and your kids read comic books? Share your favorite with us in a comment below.

— Emma Bland Smith