No notes is good notes.

 

Have you read any of it yet?

I'm not going to say he shouldn't read it, because personally I believe a kid's reading should be guided by maturity, reading level, and interests.

However, the comic is very graphic -- much more than the show -- and you should be aware of that. There are parts that shocked or made me feel uncomfortable as an adult. The zombies are not the most scary parts. There is child murder, rape, torture, suicides, etc. If you haven't done so, I suggest reading through Compendium 1 yourself before making the decision to let your child read it.

 

If he watches the show, I think he can read the comics. Any post-it you place over frames will just make him more interested in that frame lol. I agree with posters above, it depends on maturity level. If you have a resilient 10 year old, who understand it is fiction and isn't bothered by it, then they are fine. Another 14 year old might be disturbed by it, and it should probably be avoided. Depends on the kid.

 

I agree 100%! In fact I wouldn't let an 11 yr old read it or watch the show. 13 at the least.

 

I wouldn't let my kid read it - after Negans story arc I dropped F and C bombs at least 60% more often than I did before that - which was a lot.



Not to mention some of the things that happen early on with Michonne, and the murders, suicides, mental breakdowns endured by characters.

 

Whooooops double post

 

Nope no way would I let my kids read it at that age. I wouldn't even let them watch the show at 11.

 

I know a few people with kids around that age that let them watch the show - I mentioned it to one of them and they didn't see how 'bad' a 'zombie show' could be.

And of course the lack of cursing and sex means it's 100% appropriate for kids. Yes.

I remember talking to my Dad after the 'look at the flowers' episode and him saying 'that's some of the heaviest stuff I've ever seen in a TV show'

 

It's really not appropriate for kids no wonder they are becoming desensitised to things

 

No, not appropriate for that age!

The comics are very graphic with mature themes beyond a little violence and swearing. Hard core rape, child murder, etc.

 

I wouldn't let my child read the comic at such a young age even he is mature for his age i'd wait till he is older. The TWD Tv series show is rated iffy for 16+ i would want my son to continue to be a kid and stay sheltered for the time being. I'd be worried about nightmares!

 

Well 11 might be a tad bit young for the comics. I would start with the smash hit Walking Dead Graphic Novels! They are even New York Times Best Sellers I might add and just better written especially Invasion and Descent. They even have Lilly Caul, which I think most Walking Dead fans can agree, want to know more about. Your Tyke will love them!

Thank You~Jay

P.S The car chance scene at the end of Invasion is breath taking! The book should of won a Pulitzer Prize for that part alone!