Kids Comics: Cloudia and Rex
May 11, 2017
by Andrea Purcell
The PREVIEWS catalog is full of great comics for young readers, and May’s Kids Comics column is full of fun kid friendly comics. This month explore a new world with Cloudia and Rex, let Mouse Guard teach you the ABCs, welcome Gumby back to comics, and 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!
Mouse Guard Alphabet Book
Explore the world of David Peterson’s Mouse Guard one letter at a time with the new hardcover Mouse Guard Alphabet Book (MAY171234) from BOOM! Studios. Lushly hand painted by Serena Malyon, this alphabet book is perfect for Mouse Guard fans of all ages. Follow the stories of the illustrious Mouse Guard as they work together to protect their fellow mice from predators large and small, and see the wonder of nature from a mouse’s eyes. A wonderful addition to any collection, the Mouse Guard Alphabet Book is a true work of art.
Cloudia and Rex #1
Ulises Farinas is known for his lushly elaborate apocalyptic fiction, and his new series from Lion Forge is no exception. Working together with Erick Freitas and Daniel Irizarri; Farinas brings a new world to life in Cloudia and Rex #1 (MAY171697), the first issue in a three part mini-series. This mystical adventure follows two girls and their mother as they find themselves in the middle of a vast, supernatural exodus. As Cloudia is bestowed the powers of hundreds of different god along the trek, she must use her new found abilities to discover the strength within her to overcome the death of her father.
Papercutz is bringing the classic clay creation of Gumby back to comic shops for his first new series in over a decade with Gumby #1 (MAY171732). The whole gangs here with Gumby and Pokey ready for all new adventures from storytelling masters like Ray Fawkes and Kyle Baker. In their first new story, Gumby and Pokey are under attack from moon creatures that have invaded the toy store where Gumby lives! Will Gumby and his pals be able to find the courage to stand up to these triangular foes?
Miraculous Adventures: Ladybug and Cat Noir #1
Fans of Ladybug and Cat Noir, get ready for an all new story – never seen before! Action Lab Entertainment is bringing the first original illustrated story based on the hit animated series Miraculous to comic shops in Miraculous Adventures: Ladybug and Cat Noir #1 (MAY170999). When Adrien outshines a star lacrosse player, Hawk Moth akumitizes him into the villainous Replay! With the newfound ability to control time around him, Ladybug and Cat Noir must work together and defeat Replay before he freezes time itself.
Disney Manga: Tangled
The next hit Disney movie manga is making its way to American readers as Tokyopop brings the Disney Manga: Tangled (MAY171907) to comic book shops. An adorably illustrated version of the beloved modern Disney classic Tangled, the manga follows the adventures of Rapunzel and Flynn as they flee Mother Gothel and explore the world around them. As Rapunzel discovers the beauty the world has to offer, she also finds out the dark secret behind her magical flowing hair and why Mother Gothel is so intent on keeping her captive.
These are just a few of the cool Kids Comics you can pre-order from the May 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!
