2015 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
The Dynamic Duo is back! When Gotham City is threatened they are there. The Batman and Boy Wonder of 1960's TV have returned in graphic book fashion. All the villains we remember are there- The Penguin has barricaded the harbor with the help of Mr Freeze, The Riddler is stealing works of priceless art but leaving riddles as to his next target, song bird Lorelei Circe is back to sing her way into the minds of Gotham's men to steal money and jewels from all around them. When the Commissioner and police force are helpless never fear- Batman and Robin and here to save the day!
Holy Overused Onomatopoeia Batman! This graphic novel gave me flashbacks you wouldn't believe! I loved the re-runs on TV as a kid (sorry, too young to watch first runs) and now I love reading them. Graphic novels are of course an excellent way to get reluctant readers to pick up a book and this will be no exception. The best part about this graphic novel is that it is just begging to be used as part of a figurative language lesson. Alliterations and onomatopoeia galore! Every fight scene is full of "pows" and "bams" while you can't ignore alliterations such as "The pompous Prince of Perilous Plots". This book would be a great station for students to read and identify the figurative language while you the teacher are conducting one on one interviews and other students are at other stations. Not to mention you can pair it with a viewing of an old Batman episode or clip like the one featured below.
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