Morgan's Comic Corner - The Muppet Show #1

The new Muppet Show Comic Book from Boom! Kids is not totally terrific, but it is good. I do want to read more of the issues. What makes it good is how the comic book is set up like a show - there are short stories like Pigs in Space and the Swedish Chef, just like the Muppet Show on DVD.

Issue #1 is called "Kermit's Story" and it features Kermit singing his swamp song about how he became a part of the Muppet Show.

The artist who drew this comic did a good job but could have made the characters look more like the show. Almost all of the muppets look different.

Mom notes: Written and drawn by Roger Langridge, Boom! Kids has done a pretty good job of reproducing The Muppet Show - right down to the length: 22 pages is about 22 minutes worth of reading for most kids. The variety/sketch style of the show is also maintained, which makes for a good read for kids with short attention spans (or short car trips). It's definitely an all ages title as well. Be prepared, though, if you haven't had your kids watch The Muppet Show, or at least a Muppet movie or two, to explain some of the "inside stuff" like why Gonzo doesn't actually blow music with his trumpet.