Kids Comics: Herobear, Duck Avenger, and Chimichanga
Aug 05, 2016
by Andrea Purcell
The PREVIEWS catalog is full of great comics for young readers, and August’s Kids Comics column is full of fun kid friendly comics. This month is full of heroes with the debut of the Duck Avenger, the return of Herobear and the Kid, and more! See the escapades of Lula and Chimichanga, and don’t miss Sonic's latest adventure as he battles Dr. Eggman in this month’s Kids Comics!
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!
Sonic Mega Drive: Next Level
Return to the world of 16-bit video games with the sequel to Archie Comics’ hit one-shot Sonic: Mega Drive! Picking up the story right where things left off Sonic Mega Drive: Next Level (AUG161237) follows Sonic, Tails, Amy rose, and Knuckles as they search for the Ancient Gears to stop Dr. Eggman’s latest diabolical plot. Things take a turn for the unexpected when Sonic decides to break away from the team and take on Dr. Eggman on his own, but when Sonic is forced to do battle with a familiar looking robot he may be in over his head!
Duck Avenger #1
Darkwing Duck stand aside, there’s a new masked mallard fighting crime in Duck Avenger #1 (AUG160518). It’s up to Donald Duck to wear the mask and cape in IDW Publishing’s latest adaptation of a European Walt Disney comic as the supervillain Red Raider sets his sights on Duckburg for his latest crime spree. Donald must team up with the mysterious Lila Lee and take down the malicious Red Raider all while the crook newsman Angus Fangus tries to ruin the Duck Avenger’s reputation. It’s up to Duck Avenger to save the day, if he can!
Chimichanga: The Sorrow of the World's Worst Face #1
Step right up and enjoy the circus with Eric Powell and Stephanie Buscema’s second tale of the beaded girl Lula and her adorably terrifying monster friend Chimichanga. Dark Horse Comics is bringing more of this delightful twosome’s shenanigans to comic shops in Chimichanga: The Sorrow of the World’s Worst Face #1 (AUG160022). It’s up to Lula and Chimichanga to drum up business for Wrinkle’s Traveling Circus with a brand new act, but just who is the person behind the world’s worst face? All at once bizarre and heartwarming, this all-ages series is perfect for reader who like their comics full of whimsy and weirdness.
Class is back in session with DC Comics' second installment of the best-selling franchise DC Super Hero Girls. Wonder Woman takes center stange in DC Super Hero Girls Hits and Myths (AUG160270) as the girls study The Odyssey in their “Intro to Epics” class, complete with some hands on monster training. It’s up to Wonder Woman, along with Batgirl, Supergirl, Bumblebee, Poison Ivy, Katana, and Harley Quinn to battle their way through the underworld while using their knowledge of The Odyssey to defeat a cyclops, a witch, sirens, and more.
Herobear and the Kid 2016 Fall Special #1
The Eisner Award winning all-ages adventures of Herobear and the Kid are back with a new special from BOOM! Studios. Herobear and the Kid 2016 Fall Special #1 (AUG161308) follows the dynamic duo of Tyler and his stuffed bear who just happens to be a superhero. It’s up to them to find Henry, the family’s magical butler, as they take on dinosaurs and more in a family friendly adventure perfect for young readers. A sweet story with plenty of heart, Herobear and the Kid is a wonderful tribute to the magic of childhood and imagination.
These are just a few of the cool Kids Comics you can pre-order from the August 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!
