The comic books of my childhood...
are far different from the comic books of today!
The 'comics' have given way to 'graphic novels' which include not only the old time classics, but also history reference books, popular fiction, and condensed chapter books. This ever-expanding genre of books provide a great way to ease older struggling-readers into the joy of reading. The content is age appropriate, but the number of words is decreased and picture-clues help with every single line! It's a recipe for success and an effective stepping stone to the expanded book titles that await them.