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Dear Justice League by Michael Northrop
5.0
The graphic novel I wish I’d had as a kid! I had trouble getting into the format of comic books and graphic novels as an adult ... I’d never read them as a kid and had to train my brain to follow not only the text, but also the artwork that played an equal role in telling the story.
(It was the Elvira comics that helped build the bridge for me to bridge the gap, but I digress!) :)
“Dear Justice League” is the graphic novel that would have done that for me years ago, if it had been around then! It gives the reader a peak into the day-to-day lives of superheroes, their childhood adventures, their pets... (Shout-out to Aqua-man and his fish, who stole the show for me!)
The superheroes answer letters and emails from their young fans and the answers are so fun and sweet, showing us that even superheroes make mistakes or question themselves.
Also, the back cover contained another gem for me. One of my favorite comic artists, Jerry Craft, creator of Mama’s Boyz, lent his glowing review to this book. That alone would have made me pick it up because Craft is just that good at his... well, craft... and his words carry that much weight for me.
I’ll be adding this my ‘gift giving list’ for my cousin, who is turning nine years old. I think he’ll really get a kick out of it. I’d read it with him first and do funny voices and things, but I think he’ll be able to grasp its humor and format just fine, especially if he has someone to introduce him to the genre.
This book is truly a gem for both young and adults. You won’t regret adding it to your collection because it’s a joyful book.
Oh, I came back to add this! Be sure to read all the way through to the end. The author profile is such a sweet addition to the book, and he grew up in my home state of Connecticut, so bonus points for that!
I also LOVE that there’s a section in the back for kids to write their own letter to the superheroes. It’s possible I got a little whimsical and teary-eyed, thinking of all the children who may write their own letters to the superheroes. Or adults. I won’t judge. ;)
(It was the Elvira comics that helped build the bridge for me to bridge the gap, but I digress!) :)
“Dear Justice League” is the graphic novel that would have done that for me years ago, if it had been around then! It gives the reader a peak into the day-to-day lives of superheroes, their childhood adventures, their pets... (Shout-out to Aqua-man and his fish, who stole the show for me!)
The superheroes answer letters and emails from their young fans and the answers are so fun and sweet, showing us that even superheroes make mistakes or question themselves.
Also, the back cover contained another gem for me. One of my favorite comic artists, Jerry Craft, creator of Mama’s Boyz, lent his glowing review to this book. That alone would have made me pick it up because Craft is just that good at his... well, craft... and his words carry that much weight for me.
I’ll be adding this my ‘gift giving list’ for my cousin, who is turning nine years old. I think he’ll really get a kick out of it. I’d read it with him first and do funny voices and things, but I think he’ll be able to grasp its humor and format just fine, especially if he has someone to introduce him to the genre.
This book is truly a gem for both young and adults. You won’t regret adding it to your collection because it’s a joyful book.
Oh, I came back to add this! Be sure to read all the way through to the end. The author profile is such a sweet addition to the book, and he grew up in my home state of Connecticut, so bonus points for that!
I also LOVE that there’s a section in the back for kids to write their own letter to the superheroes. It’s possible I got a little whimsical and teary-eyed, thinking of all the children who may write their own letters to the superheroes. Or adults. I won’t judge. ;)