Comic Book Junction

Bringing your child to the comic shop this Wednesday? Want to pick up a couple of kid-friendly comics on New Comics Wednesday but are unsure what to get?

Here is a list, cross-posted at the Friends of Lulu blog, of the comics for kids released this week.

Please note: some of these comics may not be appropriate for very small children. What’s right for a 10-year-old may not be right for a 6-year-old. Please take a moment in the comic shop to make sure a certain comic is right for your child. Also, some publisher websites will list the suggested age range for the individual issues.

Archie Comics:

Veronica #193

$2.50

By: Various

“Stuck in the ’80s”: Break out the spandex and hair spray - the Archies are about to go all-out ’80s for a special Riverdale High concert and Battle of the Bands contest celebrating the decade! Hopefully Jughead won’t get replaced by a drum machine!

Betty and Veronica Digest #192

$2.49

By: Various

“Culture Shock”: Archie, Betty and Jughead get a crash course in Japanese culture at Kumi’s house… and we do mean “crash!” Plus: other new and classic stories.

Jughead’s Double Digest #148

$3.99

By: Various

“A Tip of the Hat”: Jughead begins to think his trademark crown cap may be too recognizable and decides he’d like a change of pace in his headwear. Will Jughead’s look be changed forever, or is this merely a detour for Riverdale’s “crown” prince of mirth? Also includes other new and classic stories.

Sonic the Hedgehog Archives #10 TPB

$7.95

By: Various

Volume 10 presents issues #37 through #40 of Sonic’s ongoing comic book series in a special 5 x 7 & ½ inch edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper, so you can feel like you’re zipping right alongside the cobalt champion as he saves Knothole Village!

DC Comics:

Looney Tunes #172

$2.50

By: Various

A super-silly spy issue of LOONEY TUNES.

Shazam!: The Monster Society Of Evil TPB

$19.99

By: Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith, the award-winning creator of BONE, tells the story of young orphan Billy Batson who finds himself transformed into the World’s Mightiest Mortal whenever he says the magic word “Shazam!” In this new trade paperback edition collecting the acclaimed 4-issue miniseries at DC’s standard trim size, Billy must use these extraordinary abilities to face an invasion of alien creatures as well as stop mad scientist Dr. Sivana and his Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world!

Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade #4

$2.50

By: Landry Walker & Eric Jones

A little orange cat with a big attitude shows up on the scene, but is he friend or foe? And Lena makes a discovery that may change her friendship with Linda forever.

Marvel Comics:

Spider-Man & The Human Torch in Bahia De Los Muertos

Rated A (for children ages 9+)

$3.99

By: Tom Beland and Juan Doe

The Fantastic Four are going back to Puerto Rico! And this time, the Human Torch is bringing his good buddy Spider-Man along for the ride! Off the coast of Puerto Rico, the small, paradise-like island of Vieques is home to plants, animals, people, and the world’s most beautiful glowing waters. But what deadly secret has turned the tranquil bay into – a giant radioactive monster?! And what unlikely ally turns out to be the only one who can help our heroes now?

X-Men: First Class: Finals #2

Rated: A (for children ages 9+)

$3.99

By: Jeff Parker, Roger Cruz, Amilcar Pinna, and Colleen Coover

Why are threats from the X-Men’s past coming back to haunt them, just as graduation looms? What kind of job could Cyclops hold out in the world? Why does Angel have to have costumes that his hair sticks out of nowadays? And does Professor Xavier even live here anymore? Come find more mysteries to ponder in the second part of FINALS!

Image Comics

The New Brighton Archeological Society TPB

$17.99

By: Mark Andrew Smith & Matthew Weldon

Out of the ashes of misfortune will rise the next generation of great adventurers! After their parents are lost on an archeological expedition, four children begin to unlock the secrets of their parents’ mysterious lives, discovering a hidden world of mystical artifacts, mythical creatures, and arcane knowledge. Soon they find themselves drawn into a conflict over a great library that has kept two kingdoms at war for centuries, the children must save an enchanted forest, the birthplace of magic itself. Join us as these children become the latest members of the fabled New Brighton Archeological Society, and take their first steps towards their true destiny!

Del Rey

Bakugan Battle Brawlers Vol. 2 Masquerade Ball

For all ages

$7.99

One day, cards began to fall from the sky and were picked up by kids all over the world. The cards featured different characters, different environments, and different powers. Kids created a popular battle game, not knowing that these cards actually corresponded to an alternate world called Vestroia - and that their game actually controls the fate of the universe! Illustrated with full-color manga-style screen grabs from the Bakugan Battle Brawlers cartoon itself, this manga will appeal to Bakugan’s legion of young fans!

Ben Ten Alien Force: Vol. 1: Ben Returns

For all ages

$7.99

The hit Cartoon Network series becomes a full-color graphic novel! Join Ben Tennyson and his friends as they strive to save Earth from a massive alien invasion! Ben 10: Alien Force is a blockbuster hit and is one of the most-watched animated series on television today. This new graphic novel features illustrations taken directly from the hit series!

Viz

Bakegyamon Vol. 1

For all ages

$7.99

By: Tamura Mitsuhisa

Sanshiro’s chances of having an adventure are slim to none in his tiny island hometown, until the day a mysterious stranger invites him to play a game… Without warning, Sanshiro is taken to a backwards universe to play BakéGyamon–a game pitting monsters against monsters.

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