Common Sense Media Review
By Michael Berry
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Sci-fi comic is packed with great jokes, fun history.
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What's the Story?
As THE LAST COMICS ON EARTH opens, Z-Man is dead, and the last kids on Earth must continue his legacy. Doc Baker supplies inventions. The Savage Aloner wants to work on his own. Boy Lightning has brainstorms. And Moonstar wields the powers of space. Their adventures are chronicled by the real last kids on Earth, in a comic they write themselves. Confusing? Maybe -- but it's also tons of fun.
Is It Any Good?
Comics have always made fun of themselves, and this sci-fi satire packs the laughs as high as they'll go. Author Max Brallier and crew know their subject intimately, and every page brims with call-outs to veterans such as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. But fans of the book series and TV show, and even kids unfamiliar with the comic book genre will enjoy this book. No joke is too silly, no character trait too weird, to escape the attention of these absurd jokesters.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about The Last Comics on Earth and how superheroes have changed over the years. Why do you think comics and superhero stories are appealing to people of all ages?
How are graphic novels different from prose alone? How do images and text affect readers?
Why are comics enduringly popular? How do comics reflect the times in which they're produced?
How do the characters work together as a team, and how does communication help them succeed?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Douglas Holgate
- Genre : Graphic Novel
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes , Adventures , Robots
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Clarion Books
- Publication date : April 25, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 240
- Available on : Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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