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.

Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox

Age: 5 and up

Translated into English from French, this European-style large-format comic features a blended family: a divorced badger, a widowed fox, and their respective offspring. The bucolic setting and critter illustrations are enchanting and the plot is easy for younger readers to follow.

Buy it now, on Amazon.com, $6.95.

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

— Emma Bland Smith