Top 5 Comics & Graphic Novels Every Kid Should Read

For reluctant readers — or any kid who'd rather look at pictures than wade through paragraphs — graphic novels are pure gold. They move fast, they're laugh-out-loud funny, and the panel-by-panel format makes it easy to follow even for kids who find regular chapter books a slog. Here are five series that consistently fly off the (rental) shelf.

You can rent every title below on JustBookify instead of buying — perfect for kids who devour a graphic novel in one sitting and want a new one every week.

1. Dog Man – Big Jim Believes

Part dog, part man, all hero. Dog Man is Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey's slapstick spin-off about a crime-fighting dog-headed police officer. This instalment keeps up the chaos, silly villains, and laugh-out-loud "comics within the comic" that make the series a phenomenon with 6-10 year-olds.

Great for: kids who want non-stop action and humour in equal measure.

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2. Cat Kid Comic Club

Also from Dav Pilkey, this one follows a group of baby frogs learning to make their own comics under the guidance of a very patient (and very sarcastic) cat. It's funny on its own, but it's also a sneaky celebration of creativity — kids often want to start drawing their own comics straight after reading it.

Great for: young artists and anyone who's ever doodled in the margins of their homework.

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3. The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Now With a Dog Man Comic!)

The original Captain Underpants story that started the whole Pilkey universe, with a bonus Dog Man comic tucked in for good measure. Two clever kids hypnotise their principal into believing he's a underwear-clad superhero — chaos, naturally, ensues.

Great for: first-time graphic novel readers and anyone who loves rule-breaking humour.

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4. InvestiGators

Mango and Brash are two crime-fighting alligator secret agents who burrow through pizza floors and battle henchmen with gadgets, in full comic-book panels and speech bubbles. It's a genuine hybrid — laid out like a comic strip but with the length and structure of a graphic novel — which makes it a perfect fit for this list.

Great for: kids who want classic comic-panel action with running gags, not a "graphic novel adaptation" of a prose series.

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 5. Tintin in Tibet

A true classic. Reporter Tintin sets off on a daring rescue mission through the Himalayas after dreaming his friend Chang has survived a plane crash. It's gorgeously illustrated, gently old-fashioned, and a great gateway into the wider, much-loved Tintin series.

Great for: kids ready to move from slapstick comics to something a little more adventurous and classic in tone.

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Why rent comics instead of buying them?

Graphic novels get devoured in a single sitting — which makes them expensive to keep buying one at a time. With JustBookify, rentals start at just ₹34 and nothing above ₹99, with free delivery on orders above ₹200 anywhere across South India. Stack up a few from this list, get them delivered to your door, and swap them out the moment your reader's ready for the next one.

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