Graphic Novels that May Be a Good Fit for Christian Families

Baloney and Friends by Greg Pizzoli. (Ages 4-6)

This group of animals will tickle your beginning reader with all kinds of silly. Find out more in my review. I also like Dream Big from the same series.

Kitten Ninja by Colleen AF Venable and Marcie Colleen. (Ages 4-6)

Kitten Ninja battles three “villains,” which are actually perfectly safe household pheonomena, such as sunlight spots coming through a window.  This is a cute graphic novel with no concerns. Here is my full (yet streamlined) review.

Owly by Andy Runton.  (Ages 5-9)

This sweet series is about friendship and courage. Several in the series are suitable for my bookshelf; find out more here

Rover and Speck: Splash Down! By Jonathan Roth.  (Ages 5-8)

Bonus that there are science facts throughout! Learn more at https://jesuslovesbookworms.com/2024/09/01/rover-and-speck-splash-down-a-graphic-novel-by-jonathan-roth/

Banana Fox by James Kochalka. (Ages 7-11)

I was delighted to find clean, silly humor and puns in this light-hearted detective series. I’ve only read two of the books, so I can’t speak to them all; find out more here:  https://jesuslovesbookworms.com/2025/01/03/banana-fox-and-the-secret-sour-society-a-graphic-novel-by-james-kochalka/

Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall by Tom Angleberger. (Ages 6-11) 

I don’t love everything by Tom Angleberger, but this book is downright hilarious. A play against materialism and sugary sweets, this graphic novel had my 8-year-old son and I rolling with laughter.  Find out more here: https://jesuslovesbookworms.com/2025/03/06/rocket-and-groot-stranded-on-planet-strip-mall-a-graphic-novel-by-tom-angleberger/

P.U.R.S.T. Adventures by Ashley Spires (Age 7-10).  These animal spy books are pretty fun with just a bit of potty humor. The two I’ve read are Fluffy Strikes Back and  I also liked Gordon: Bark to the Future.

Doorways to Danger, A Disney Graphic Novel by Tom Angleberger.  (Ages 7-10)

Classic Disney characters engage in a game-show treasure hunt. It might be a good fit for your family; find out more here.

The Incredibles 2. (Ages 7-11)

I’ve been surprised to find I’m pretty happy with the three Incredibles 2 graphic novels that I’ve read.  For example, in Secret Identities, a teen girl initially keeps secrets from her family, but eventually comes clean. Incredibles 2: Slow Burn is another good one, and Heroes at Home uplifts families working together.

Bruce Wayne: Not Super by Stuart Gibbs. (Ages 7-12).

As the age level increases, I find it harder to find graphic novels that align with our family values. This one isn’t squeaky clean, but some families may think it’s a good fit; here is a review detailing possible concerns. To be fair, I’ve always loved Batman most of all, so maybe it’s just my bias coming through.

Agents of S.U.I.T. (Ages 7-11)

This is a spin-off series from The InvestiGators. I’ve only read Book 1 of S.U.I.T., but it was great. Where are InvestiGators, you ask?  Well, don’t judge but I haven’t read them all, even though my kids have. I will say that christianparentreviews.com recommends those books with low concern, except for the one with Ants.

Catstronauts by Drew Brockington.  (Ages 7-10)

Admittedly I’ve only read books 2 and 3, but they were pretty clean. Check out my full, streamlined review for possible concerns. You also might like the spin-off series, Waffles and Pancakes.

Marvel Avengers Assembly: X-change Students 101 (Ages 7-11).

Avenger kids do an exchange program and visit the X-men school.  There are a few possible concerns (see here), but otherwise pretty clean.

Batpig by Rob Harrell. (Ages 9-13)

This series is stinking hilarious.  If you can handle a bit of potty humor, the Batpig series is otherwise very clean and full of dry, ironic humor. I wasn’t a fan of one of the books in the series, but the rest were great.  Find out more in my reviews, starting here with Book 1.