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The Eisner award winning comic book from DC Comics, Tiny Titans, is perfect for kids aged 3 to 8 and even for adults too. It's Ron's nieces favorite comics and a great way to get kids introduced to the world of DC Comics.

From the Marvel side of things is X-Babies, which is new comic book featuring mini versions of the X-Men. Of course this is Ron's favorite, but is also a great way to get kids introduced to Marvel's popular mutants, the X-Men.

Independent publisher Boom Studios has a dedicated Kids line of comic books featuring many licensed characters from Disney, such as the Pixar family of characters, like the Incredibles, Cars, Toy Story, as well as classic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Uncle Scrooge. They also have been publishing comics featuring the Muppets, including the Muppet Show Comic Book.

Chris Giarusso is known for his work on Mini-Marvels for Marvel Comics, but more recently he's been publishing his creator-owned title G-Man from Image Comics, which is great for kids with some beautiful art.

Chris Eliopoulos produces a daily webcomic, Misery Loves Sherman, which was recently collected into a book, as well as writes the immensely successful Lockjaw & the Pet Avengers from Marvel Comics.

You can't forget about Bone by Jeff Smith! Be sure to watch our previous episode featuring Jeff Smith and Bone

Marvel Comics recent release, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by Eric Shanower and drawn by Skottie Young is a beautiful adaptation of the classic book and a must have for kids of all ages.

One of Josh's favorite picks, and one he hopes to share with his son is Douglas Fredricks and the House of They, from Image Comics. By comic vet Joe Kelly, this is a bit more of a picture book but with some amazing art and a story with a great lesson for kids.