As I type this, my cat is currently sitting in my lap, which I think is only appropriate.
DC is launching a new title with Capstone Publishing starring the Super-Pets, which feature all of the pets for the World’s Greatest Superheroes – Batman’s dog Ace, Superman’s dog Krypto, Aquaman’s seahorse Storm, and Captain Marvel’s bunny Hoppy for example. They will be fighting against some of the world’s most evil animals, including Dex-Starr (who just wants to be loved), Gorilla Grodd, and the Bad News Birds (to name a few!). The book is aimed at early readers (grades 1-3), and is definitely going to be a fun way to get kids into comics and superheroes. The best part of all is that it is illustrated by Eisner-award winning comic book artist Art Baltazar, the man behind one of the most entertaining all-ages title available, Tiny Titans.
The first of the six books in this 24-book series will be launching soon in January. In order to celebrate, Capstone will be launching a writing contest for kids to go along with the series. As detailed to us straight from the source, “the “My Pet Is Super!” contest invites kids in grades 1-3 to write a newspaper article about their pet for The Daily Planet. The winning “reporter” will have his/her super-pet drawn by award-winning comic illustrator Art Baltazar (illustrator of the SUPER-PETS series) and the super-pet will appear in a future book in the series. The winner and his/her school will also receive books. The top 50 entrants will receive two free books–one for the child and one for his/her school library. For complete rules and to enter, visit www.CapstoneKids.com. The contest runs from January 15, 2011-February 28, 2011.”
People are always trying to find more appropriate things for younger readers in the comic book world, and I can’t think of a better place to start. Look for these books and more from Capstone and DC in your local shop later this month.
