Certainly it’s not the first time that international treasure Sesame Street has come to comics. Most of us agree that way back when, the Little Golden Book The Monster at the End of This Book qualifies as a graphic novel, if not the first graphic novel. (At least, it’s one of the greatest graphic novels.) But in all the understandable concerns about getting kids to read comics, it’s heartening to see a publisher re-establish this crucial link: kids read what they love, and they love Sesame Street.
On a personal note, it’s even better to see Oni Press’ Sesame Street comic focus on Grover, the quintessential Everymonster.
Oni isn’t the only publisher doing good kids’ comics with characters they love. Because I’d still remind everyone that Scholastic hasn’t exactly been losing money by publishing Dog Man volumes among other top-selling graphic novels in their catalogue. Dynamite Comics has some great Disney comics going, though that may play more to a nostalgia market.
You say Sesame Street is nostalgia? For some. But the Sesame Workshop is still out there working with the Jim Henson Company to create new shows to speak to little kids today. So take a look at this book to help bring them into reading.
From Oni Press:
Oni Press – in collaboration with Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street – is proud to present a first glimpse inside SESAME STREET #1 (of 4) – a brand-new comic book series made for the young and young-at-heart! The series features a rotating cast of fan-favorite comic talents across all four issues – beginning with writer Joey Esposito (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and artist Austin Baechle (Rick and Morty: The Coloring Book). See the iconic characters from one of the most famous streets in the world as they explore, learn, and play in the first of many new monthly adventures to come, available in comic shops everywhere August 28th!
Grover wakes up to another beautiful day on Sesame Street! But he soon discovers that his friends each have a problem to solve before they can enjoy it. Read along in this brand-new comic book as Grover does what he does best: lends a helping hand. After all, the most fun on Sesame Street comes from working together!
Featuring covers from colorful creators Austin Baechle (Rick and Morty: The Coloring Book), Erin Hunting (The Loud House, Catkwondo), and JustaSuta (My Little Pony), discover the fun of what happens next when Grover lends a helping hand in SESAME STREET #1 (of 4) – arriving at your friendly local comic book shop on August 28th!
Plus, coming up in future issues: Talented writers Stephanie Williams (Wonder Woman: Black and Gold) and Mary Kenney (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic ) join the fun with self-contained stories in the series’ four-issue run, as magical artists Beth Hughes (Nat and Cat), Michela Cacciatore (Hades: I Am The End), Alison Acton (The Books of Clash), and Sean Dove (BroBots) take all your friends on Sesame Street on a new adventure!
SESAME STREET #1
WRITTEN BY JOEY ESPOSITO
ART BY AUSTIN BAECHLE
COVER A BY AUSTIN BAECHLE
COVER B BY ERIN HUNTING
COLORING BOOK VARIANT BY AUSTIN BAECHLE
VARIANT COVER (1:10) BY JUSTASUTA
IN STORES AUGUST 28th, 2024 | $3.99 | 24 pgs. | FC
IOD: 06/27/2024
FOC: 08/05/2024
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In addition to running Fanboy Planet, Derek has contributed stories to Arcana Comics (The Greatest American Hero) and Monsterverse Comics (Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave). He has performed with ComedySportz, City Lights Theater Company and Silicon Valley Shakespeare, though relocated to Hollywood to... work in an office? If you ever played Eric's Ultimate Solitaire on the Macintosh, it was Derek's voice as The Weasel that urged you to play longer. You can buy his book "I Was Flesh Gordon" on the Amazon link at the right. Email him at [email protected].
