What's a good collection for an 11-year-old?

[Reno McCoy]

When my nephew started reading, I couldn't wait to get him started on Edgar Rice Burroughs books. I'm eager to buy him a few of the Barsoom books, but I don't think he's quite ready for them yet (probably next Christmas).

 

So what I'd like to do is get him interested in comics. He already reads Star Wars comics from time to time, but I want to expand his reading material by showing him some other really great comics. Are there any must read comics for a young boy? I know that theoretically any comic would fit the bill, but I want something that will spark his interest and keep him reading for years to come.

 

Any recommendations?

[Shield]

Archie Comics, all the way!

[DiceX]

Archie Comics, all the way!

 

Yeah. They're so wholesome.

 

 

 

[paperheart]

Bone. I've donated at least two sets of the tpb's to my son's school library (grades 3-5). the books are never on the shelves- they are constantly checked out.

[bigfiver69]

Hey there!!

 

My ten year old son, despite my urgings, hasn't taken a shine to 'new' comics, but he does like the occasional Sgt. Rock beater from my throwaway box.

 

But he gets the Scholastic Book order thing at school, and we ordered him the entire BONE series... all 8 books. And he LOVED it... absolutely devoured it. So that might be a good choice.

 

Shep

 

 

[DrWatson]

GI Joe

[He11blazer]

Hellblazer of course!

 

OK, OK, seriously, Usagi Yojimbo is a really enjoyable read and highly suited to younger readers (like me! )

[silverage12c]

I agree with Bone. Also think Transformers could be a hit. My son is a little younger (}just turned 9). He loves a "Marvel Monsters" compilation I got him. It was one of those soft cover deals sold at Target and Wal-Mart in their books section. Marvel Adventures stories are also very good.

[Reno McCoy]

Hmmm, Bone. You know, maybe I can read that with him. I've always wanted to read it, and maybe he'd get into the idea of his cool uncle reading the same book he is. (That's assuming he considers me the cool uncle, of course.)

 

Do you recommend the colorized versions? I'm not sure if he'd get turned off by the black-n-white originals.

 

 

[Reno McCoy]

Transformers and GI Joe. Great ideas, too.

 

I can't wait for Mile High's Black Friday sale. (thumbs u

[DrWatson]

Black and white blows. Always go with color. (thumbs u

[Count]

Uncle Scrooge.

[Scrooge]

I've been reading Zot! recently and I think a 11-year old would dig that!

 

Also, there's always some of the European classics: Asterix and Tintin. I wouldn't go with Asterix, too European-centric but Tintin is very fun with its adventure / mystery mix and very accessible. I would look at The Secret of the Unicorn and Red Rackham's Treasure as a starting point. It's a longer story that still works (i.e., not too much outdated technology involved) or The Seven Crystal Balls and Prisoners of the Sun, another longer story.

[Scrooge]

Uncle Scrooge.

 

I'll second that too.

[Limited66]

EC Reprints! Unless you think they're too violent. Alot of text too.

[THE_BEYONDER]

I was collecting quite heavily at the age of 11. When I turned 12 I put together a run of FF from issue 84 to whatever was current at that time. Great read. What's great about FF is the family dynamic. (thumbs u

[rob_allan]

I was collecting quite heavily at the age of 11. When I turned 12 I put together a run of FF from issue 84 to whatever was current at that time. Great read. What's great about FF is the family dynamic. (thumbs u

 

Yeah, don't overlook the obvious in Marvels. I was really into Spidey and the X-Men at that age. Could try getting a run of MTU or Classic X-Men on the cheap even. Or PPSM.

 

-Rob-

[paperheart]

Hmmm, Bone. You know, maybe I can read that with him. I've always wanted to read it, and maybe he'd get into the idea of his cool uncle reading the same book he is. (That's assuming he considers me the cool uncle, of course.)

 

Do you recommend the colorized versions? I'm not sure if he'd get turned off by the black-n-white originals.

 

 

black and white

[G.A.tor]

my boy loves spidey and batman, etc, but he is only 6

[Reno McCoy]

My nephew is more into technology. He loves video games. He reads, just not like I did as a boy. I've taken him to the comic shop twice now, and the first time he wasn't too interested. The second time he was more eager. I'm hoping that if i do this right, that eagerness will continue to grow.

 

I'm liking the Bone idea, but I'll probably try a collection of Spidey or X-Men or FF, too.