Mom's New Comic Picks 6/17

Scanning the new comics that come out this week I saw a few that as a Mom, I thought would be good to suggest to get for the kiddos. This would be a good way to introduce comics to them and not be worried about the content.

While yes, Batman, and others are amazing they are not always a great read for some of those younger readers, like mine!!  Here are the ones that I think you should give a go this week:

Pick them up at your local comic book store like Empire Comics or find a place online like ComiXology and get them digitally!!

Dexter's Laboratory #3 ($3.99)

Dexter has located his missing sister in an alternate DEEmension...in her own mind! A world of pink clouds, unicorns, and fantasy, but more importantly...a world without science! Unable to use his inventions in this imaginary land, can Dexter find a way to convince his sister to return home and make things right again? Or will she keep her brother prisoner from ever returning back to his lab? The reign of Princess Dee Dee has begun! 

Sonic the Hedgehog #261 ($2.99)

Dive into the action in "Waves of Change" Part Two! Sonic, Amy, and Rotor -- in the deep sea and in deeper trouble! When their new friend Coral has run afoul of her government, will Sonic and the Freedom Fighters stand by her side? Or will they risk becoming fugitives? Then, in "The Light in the Dark," Sally's simple raiding plans take a turn for the worse! Featuring new cover art from Sonic superstar Ben Bates! 

Angry Birds Mini-Comic #1 ($.99)

Angry Birds, the world's most popular mobile game franchise, makes it's comic book debut! Featuring the fun-filled, action packed story, "Bomb Hiccups" by Jeff Parker and Paco Rodriques, this comic is sure to please! Special bonus- this issue features an additional story for almost twice the content! Special bonus- this issue features an additional story for almost twice the content!

Book Review: Blaze by Jason Woodham

Blaze (The High-Born Epic)

Synopsis: 

 In the fenced-in community of Foxx Hole lives Harold; his Aunt Nean; his little cousins, Cooper and Ollie; his girlfriend, Sarah, and her family. The village is governed by the seemingly generous Colonel Foxx who requires the townspeople to attend weekly meetings where they are taught the lessons of how genetically-engineered soldiers saved humanity from extinction. But a brush with death forever alters Harold's life as he suddenly and inexplicably develops amazing powers. His strength and reflexes grow to frightening proportions and he finds that he has the ability to both create and control fire. In addition to these revelations, Harold finds that he can instantly move across short distances just by concentrating. As he discovers the limits of his physcial powers, he begins to realize that his intelligence in mysteriously increasing as well. Soon, Colonel Foxx and the rest of the High-Born military show their true colors and Harold realizes that he is the only one who has the power to balance the scales. Then, he embarks on a mission that leads him to find someone else eerily similar to him, yet different as well. But will it be enough to stop an army of perfect soldiers equipped with an arsenal of the most advanced technology the world has ever seen?

 

Mom's A Nerd Review:

 I went into this book thinking...
"Ok, yeah this could be good. Post apocalyptic. Let's see."

Let me say...
"OH WE NEED MORE FROM MR. WOODHAM!!!"

This was a refreshing twist to the post apocalyptic world that most all the other books that have been thrown our way recently have not given us. From the world building to the character building you will not be displeased. Just as you think the book is about to go one way then, BAM, it takes you another. There is sci-fi and romance (but not mushy) and there is so much for everyone here. Even if this sounds like something that you might not normally pick up I urge you to take a chance and give it a go. I think that you will be oh so glad that you listened to me and my review and purchased the book. I highly recommend this book for various ages.