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.

Superman Family Adventures

Age: 5 and up

Comic newbies will appreciate these short and funny installments featuring the man in red, the usual supporting cast (Lois Lane, Lex Luthor), and a new branch of the Krypton family tree: the pony-tailed Lara and her niece and nephew, Kara and Connor. Each book concludes with a glossary and a section of “visual questions and prompts,” for those who can’t get enough.

Buy it now, on Amazon.com, $11.07.

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

— Emma Bland Smith