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Ask Slashdot: Which Comic Books To Start My 3-Year-Old With?

First time accepted submitter JeepFanatic writes "I've never been one to read comic books however I've always enjoyed superheros. My 3 yr old son is really into superheros (especially Spider-man) and I thought it would be a fun thing to do together to start reading comics to him. Any suggestions on comics that would be more appropriate to start him out with?" Read more of this story at Slashdot.

For project, Weiser senior cracks the (comic) books

Kristen Oberly reads comic books with new eyes now that she has created one of her own. The comic book was part of the aspiring artist's senior project at Conrad Weiser High School and helped her understand the hard work involved.

Using comic books (like ‘The Avengers’) to get kids to read

Parents and teachers struggling to get kids to read often overlook a major weapon in the literacy arsenal: comic books. Yes, “Archie,” “Superman,” “The Avengers” and “The Adventures of Tintin” are all great vehicles for getting a reluctant reader to learn to love the power of the written word. Read full article >>

Blotter: May 24

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Free comic books, anyone?

MANILA, Philippines - The Avengers, Justice League, Transformers — these are just some of the well-loved comic books that readers can get to have for free on Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) this month. FCBD is a day when participating comic book stores across North America ...