Category Archives: Top Shelf

FCBD 2016: Something A Little Different

Posted on May 6, 2016 by comicspectrum

There are so many different kinds of comics, something for every kind of fan.  We’ve all seen super-heroes, they are the external face of the industry.  When someone thinks of comics the first thing that jumps to mind are costumed … Continue reading →

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FCBD 2014: Kids – Part 3: Teen Titans GO! / MegaManX-Sonic / Top Shelf Kids Club / Scratch9

Posted on May 14, 2014 by comicspectrum

There were quite a few comics targeted at younger readers this year.  I won’t hit all of the kid-centered ones but I’ll highlight 12 of what I thought were the best in 2 parts; the 1st 4 are in Part … Continue reading →

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Monster on the Hill OGN (Top Shelf)

Posted on September 12, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – Really fun all-ages comedy/fantasy. This is a perfect example of “all ages”.  It’s not written down to kids or simplified beyond belief to make it ‘suitable’ for kids.  It’s just a fun story that your kids will … Continue reading →

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March: Book One (Top Shelf Productions)

Posted on August 17, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – A moving personal history of the birth of the civil rights movement This is Book One of a multiple volume recounting by Congressman John Lewis of both his life and the history of the civil rights movement … Continue reading →

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FCBD 2013: 29 Kid-Friendly Comics (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on May 8, 2013 by comicspectrum

I’m finishing my quick look at all 29 of these kid-friendly books with books #21-29 in alphabetic order by title, giving a short “What’s Cool About It” that jumped out at me for each one. I’m not going to give … Continue reading →

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