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Superman Family Adventures, Vol. 1 Paperback – July 2, 2013

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Art Baltazar (Author, Illustrator), Franco Aureliani (Author)
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    128 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 5
  5. Dimensions
    6.63 x 0.23 x 10.15 inches
  6. Publisher
    DC Comics
  7. Publication date
    July 2, 2013
  8. ISBN-10
    140124050X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1401240509
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*Starred Review* The jokes fly faster than a speeding bullet in this introduction to the world’s greatest superhero family. Baltazar and Franco start off with a bang, working Superman’s powers, his costume, his cousins Supergirl and Superboy, and his job at the Daily Planet into the first four pages of the story—including a literal wink to the audience as Clark Kent explains why he and Superman are never in the same place at the same time. Iconic friends and foes make appearances, including Ma Kent, John Henry Irons, Lex Luthor, and Bizarro, all of whom help further the action and humor. The classic cartoon style of the artwork conveys the movement and emotions of the characters quickly and clearly, and the story’s fast pace helps bring new readers up to speed while not bogging down Superman fans with endless backstory. Adult readers will get a kick out of the clever homage to their favorite superhero, and kids will be powerless to resist the silly playfulness; colorful animated characters; and easy-to-follow, superpower-packed stories. A winning pick for kids and their Superman-loving parents. Grades K-3. --Eva Volin

About the Author

Born in Chicago, Art Baltazar found his way early to comic book art and has been cartooning ever since he can recall, self-publishing in 1994 with such titles as The Cray-Baby Adventures, Gyro-Man, Captain Camel & the Space Chicken, Jimmy Dydo, Lunar Lizard, Meteor Mite and the famous Patrick the Wolf Boy. Art has also drawn coloring books for Warner Bros. and has a monthly comic strip in Disney Adventures Magazine called Gorilla Gorilla!  Art also created an autobiographical graphic novel called The Big Amoeba for Platinum Studios. He lives outside of Chicago with his wife, Rose, and children Sonny, Gordon, and Audrey.

Bronx, New York born writer and artist Franco Aureliani has been drawing comics since he could hold a crayon. Currently residing in upstate New York with his wife,  Ivette and son, Nicolas, spends most of his days in his Batcave-like studio where he produces DC's TINY TITANS comics. In 1995, Franco founded Blindwolf  Studios, an independent art studio where he and fellow creators can create children's comics. Franco is the creator, artist and writer of  Weirdsville, L'il  Creeps, and Eagle All Star, as well as the co-creator and writer of Patrick the Wolf  Boy. When he's not writing and drawing, Franco also teaches high school art.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DC Comics; First Edition (July 2, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 140124050X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401240509
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.63 x 0.23 x 10.15 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Check this out! Art is a super-cartoonist machine from the heart of Chicago! He's all about the peace, love, and joy. He defines cartoons and comics not only as an art style, but as a way of life. Art started his funky secret art studio in 1994 with his self-published comic book ..."The Cray-Baby Adventures". Since then, he created other comics such as "Gyro-Man", "Captain Camel & the Space Chicken", "Jimmy Dydo", "Lunar Lizard", "Meteor Mite", Grimmiss Island”, and the famous, "Patrick the Wolf Boy". This guy shows no signs of stopping!

Artie has also had a few gigs with Warner Bros. books and had a monthly comic strip in Disney Adventures Magazine called "GORILLA GORILLA"! Art has some cool character design skills and created an autobiographical graphic novel called the "Big Amoeba".

Artie is a creative force behind The Eisner Award winning ITTY BITTY HELLBOY and The New York Times Best Selling, Eisner Award, Harvey Award Winning DC Comics' TINY TITANS, and Artist of The DC SUPER-PETS children’s book series! Artie also Co-Wrote DC’s Billy Batson and the Magic of SHAZAM, Young Justice, Green Lantern Animated (comic) and is the Artist/Co-Writer for the historically awesome TINY TITANS/Little ARCHIE crossover and the epic SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES and SUPER POWERS! PLUS, The new SUPERMAN OF SMALLVILLE graphic novel from DC Comics!

New Famous Cartoonist creations include… ENCOUNTER, GILLBERT, BIG ALIEN MOON CRUSH, DREW and JOT, and… POWERS IN ACTION… true story.

This famous cartoonist is Co-Founder of the AW YEAH COMICS comic shop and Co-Creator of the AW YEAH COMICS comic book series starring ACTION CAT and ADVENTURE BUG! From small press to mainstream in a heartbeat! BAM! Art is living the dream! He stays home and draws comics and never has to leave the house! He lives with his lovely wife, Rose, sons Sonny and Gordon, daughter Audrey, and pup Jingle Fett Baltazar! AW YEAH COMICS!

-2009 #8 on the New York Times best Seller March 2009 for Tiny Titans vol. 1 Trade Paperback!

-2009 Eisner Award Best Publication for Kids! (Tiny Titans)

-2011 Eisner Award Best Publication for Kids! (Tiny Titans)

-2011 Harvey Award Best Original Graphic Publication for Younger Readers! (Tiny Titans)

-2012 Columbia College Chicago Alumnus of the year Award

-2013 AW YEAH COMICS Skokie Merchant of the Year

-2013 Harvey Award Nominee Original Best Graphic Publication for Younger Readers! (Superman Family Adventures)

-2014 Eisner Award Best Publication for Kids! (Itty Bitty Hellboy)

-2015 Eisner Award Nominee Best Publication for Kids! (Tiny Titans)

-2015 Stan Lee Excelsior Junior Award Nominee! (Itty Bitty Hellboy)

-2017 ILLINOIS READS grades 3-5 list. (Tiny Titans)

-2018 AMAZON’S 18 best books for reluctant readers (Summer 2018, Tiny Titans and The Science Fair, Ace DC Super Pets.

-2019 Kids’ Comics Award Nominee for Most Epic Adventure! (Encounter)

-2020/2021 ILLINOIS READS grades 6-8 list. (POWERS IN ACTION Volume 1)

-2020 Best of Skokie Awards (AW YEAH COMICS)

-2020 GLOBAL TRAVELER’s Great Reads (ArkhaManiacs)

-2021 Ringo Award Nominee Best Humor Comic (ArkhaManiacs, DC Comics)

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5.0 out of 5 stars These are great intro comics for young kids
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5.0 out of 5 stars 6 year old approved!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love these series for younger Superhero fans
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