Top 10 Comic Book Christmas Gifts for Kids

1. DC Direct/Marvel Legends

Some of the latest in the DC Direct/Marvel Legends action figure lines are really sweet. Take the Crisis on Infinite Earths DC figures or the Onslaught Marvel Legends villains series. Both have some excellent choices for the comic book fan.
Cost: Around $10-$20

2. Superhero Movies

This was the year of the superhero movie. There are tons of superhero DVD's out there just in time for Christmas. Blockbuster summer movies like Iron Man, The Dark Knight, The Incredible Hulk, and Hellboy 2 are great buys for comic fans and have a lot of special features that get them behind the scenes or deeper into the background of the comic characters. Make sure you have previews them as movies like The Dark Knight are not for little kids.
Cost: $15-$40

3. Mortal Combat VS DC Universe

This games pairs the popular fighting game Mortal Kombat with some of DC Comics top heroes. They can take control of their favorite DC characters and fight with them to save the universe. This isn't a game for young kids as there is lots of violence and gore.
Cost: $50-$75

4. Marvel Essentials/DC Archive Editions

These are large sized collections of classic comic books stories. There is a large amount to choose from so just find out who they like, go to the comic store, and grab their favorite hero. These would be great for bedtime reading with the kids.
Cost: Around $20

5. Super Hero Squad

Super Hero Squad is the latest line of Marvel toys aimed at young children. There are toys that go along with them that are great for young kids as they are durable and child friendly. These are great ways to give younger kids the things they love in a version that won't break with tough play.
Cost: Around $7 for two.

6. Superhero Clothing

Superhero clothing is making a big splash in pop-culture clothing and can be found in many large retails such as Target or Walmart. There are also online retailers like Superherostuff.com that carries a huge assortment of online items.
Cost: $Varies

7. Naruto - Boys Fruits Basket - Girls

Manga is still very popular with kids and there are a lot of great picks for kids. Deb Aoki, our Manga guide, has some great picks for boys and girls. The top of the lists? Naruto for boys and Fruits Basket for girls.
Cost: Manga - About $7 DVD $15-$25

8. How to Draw Books

Learning how to draw superheroes is a fantastic way to spend those cold winter days and nights. You never know, your child may just be the next Jim Lee or Jack Kirby. Help unlock your kids latent talent. Two great books are "Draw the Marvel Comics Heroes" by the editors of Klutz, and "How to Draw the Justice League," edited by Fiona Simpson.
Cost:$5-$15

9. Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited Subscription

Marvel.com has an online subscription service where you can read thousands of comics right on your own computer. There isn't a lot of the newest comics, but there are a lot of exclusive online content and back issues to read. You can read whole runs of comics in one sitting making it a great gift, especially since it doesn't take up extra space.
Cost: $5 per month or $60 yearly subscription.

10. Subscriptions

Give your kids the gift of reading their favorite comic books month after month. You can get them mailed to your front door via the many companies that publish comics, but some comic book shops will allow you to prepay and spend that on a series later.
Cost: Around $15-$30 per comic per year. (Generally around 12 issues).