Kids Comics: Celebrate Kids Comics Month
Feb 05, 2017
by Andrea Purcell
The PREVIEWS catalog is full of great comics for young readers, and Feburary’s Kids Comics column is full of fun kid friendly comics. This month enjoy an oversized look at the Kid's Comics in the February's PREVIEWS including all the new series kids will love, a monthly Yo-Kai Watch comic, Joe Kelly’s new graphic novel, and much more!
Every month we pick a few titles out of the PREVIEWS catalog that any comic reader will love, no matter their age. Whether these stories are for a young reader new to comics, or a great all-ages story perfect for you, these stories make a great addition to any bookshelf. Look below to see the titles that will soon arrive at your local comic book shop along with many more great comics and toys, and be sure to pre-order your favorites!
Yo-Kai Watch #1
The blockbuster manga hit is getting an ongoing comic series from IDW Publishing with Yo-Kai Watch #1 (FEB170493). Fans of the video games and manga series will love the exploits of Nate and his Yo-Kai partner Whisper as they battle against the ill-intentioned Yo-Kai making trouble in his town. A fun new take on the battle monsters genre, Yo-Kai Watch has already build a following of loyal fans who love taking part in the fun and exciting adventures of Nate, Whisper, Jibanyan, and all of the Yo-Kai partners!
Underdog#1
American Mythology Productions is bringing another classic cartoon character out of the vault with an all new ongoing series featuring the super powered canine Underdog! The whole gang is making their way to comics in Underdog #1 (FEB171115) with Sweet Polly Purebred, Simon Bar Sinister, Riff Raff, and even Tennessee Tuxedo getting their time in the spotlight. It’s time for an all new generation to get hooked on the silly superhero antics that Underdog has to offer. Check out the Free Comic Book Day edition of Underdog, available May 6th at participating comic book stores.
Art Baltazar and Franco are making another trip to Riverdale and this time it’s going to be magical in the Little Sabrina One Shot (FEB171217). Archie Comics is doubling down on the cuteness with the latest entry in the Little Archie series as Sabrina and Salem get their chance in the spotlight. It’s not all fun and games for Sabrina when she encounters colorful doppelgangers of her black and white cat Salem. As she tries to send these colorful kitties back to wherever they came from she gets more then she bargained for. These cats aren’t going back without a fight, and their magical abilities may be more than Sabrina can handle!
My Little Pony Legends of Magic #1
IDW Publishing is delving into the history of Equestria with an all new ongoing series written by Jeremy Whitley, the creator of the award winning series Princeless. My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #1 (FEB170507) starts off by exploring the hidden past and secrets of the famed magician Starswirl the Bearded and his magical friends. A must-read series for any fan of My Little Pony, this series will give longtime-fans new characters to love, and new readers a glimpse into the amazing world building of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
Disney Manga Magical Dance Volume 1
Tokyopop is bringing another Disney manga to American readers with their latest series Disney Manga Magical Dance Volume 1 (FEB171997). The first volume in this video game and Disney crossover features a young girl who wants to dance more than anything, but finds herself stuck with two left feet! As she struggles to be part of a dancing competition at her school, her passion and dedication impresses Tinker Bell enough to grant the young girl’s wish. Now with the help of a magical card she can enter the world of Disney and dance with characters like Stitch and Mickey Mouse.
Kid Savage Volume 1
Joe Kelly, the award-winning author of I Kill Giants returns to Image Comics with another young adult series Kid Savage Volume 1 (FEB170694). Kelly is teaming with the acclaimed British cartoonist ILYA on this new science fiction series about survival and friendship. A heartfelt adventure featuring the pioneering “First Family in Space” at their darkest hour as they crash land on an alien planet during their maiden voyage. Helpless against the untamed wild outside their space craft it seems like the end until a mysterious young orphan boy finds them. Short on temper but big on survival skills, this Kid Savage may be the family’s only hope of getting back home.
Spongebob Comics Volume 2
Award-winning cartoonist Stephen Hillenburg is putting together the greatest hits of his most popular character in Spongebob Comics Volume 2 (FEB171444). Working with some of the biggest names in comics, this collection of previously published material include some of the best Spongebob stories in art styles and adventures never before seen in the television series or feature films. With ten full short and self-contained stories featuring Spongebob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Mermaid Man, and the whole Bikini Bottom crew there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Hero Cats #16 Skyworld
Action Lab’s Hero Cats are back in an all-new story perfect for new readers as they explore an all-new world in Hero Cats #16 Skyworld (FEB171017). Bandit has been transported to the fantastical realm of the Crow King and it’s full of magic, dark spirits, and fairies. All on his own and far from the safety of Steller City, Bandit must team up with a new group of Hero Cats unlike anything he’s seen before. Alongside his new team of Lancelot, Sapphire, Newton, and Madalyn it’s up to the Hero Cats of Skyworld to take down the Crow King and help Bandit find his way back home.
These are just a few of the cool Kids Comics you can pre-order from the February PREVIEWS!
Look for the Kids Comics icon throughout the catalog and make sure to visit KidsComics.com to see the all-ages titles coming out this week!
