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Hilarious graphic novel series

Graphic novels that earn proper laughs — the kind that send a child into giggles on the carpet and keep a parent reading along. We picked series that newer readers can finish in a sitting, with art that does the heavy lifting and jokes that land for kids who are still working out timing themselves.

Funny12 picksAges 5–11Last reviewed June 2026
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i.

Boss of the Underworld

by Tor Freeman · 2025–2026

Series · 2 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 7–10

Best for readers who want monsters, quests and dramatic trouble, but in a funny, accessible early graphic novel package.

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ii.

Unfairies

by Huw Aaron · 2025–2026

Series · 2 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 7–10

Best for young graphic novel readers who want fairies made rude, chaotic and funny rather than sweet or sparkly.

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iii.

Batcat

by Meggie Ramm · 2022–2024

Series · 3 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 5–8

Best for younger readers who want their first proper graphic novels: cute, funny, spooky-light and emotionally reassuring.

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iv.

Wombats!

by Maddie Frost · 2023–2024

Series · 2 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 5–8

Best for 5-8s who want gentle animal comics with friendship, camping, magic, jokes and very manageable peril.

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v.

The First Cat in Space

by Mac Barnett · 2022–2025

Series · 4 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 7–10

Best for 7–10s who want a fast, silly, visually inventive graphic novel series; also a great read-aloud for adults willing to do voices.

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vi.

Pablo and Splash

by Sheena Dempsey · 2024–2026

Series · 4 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 6–9

Best for 6-9s who like funny animal comics, time travel, dinosaurs, history and easy-to-follow visual adventure.

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vii.

InvestiGators

by John Patrick Green · 2020–2025

Series · 9 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 6–10

Best for reluctant readers who want bright, silly, fast-moving graphic novels with puns, gadgets and animal-detective chaos.

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viii.

Kitty Quest

by Phil Corbett · 2021–2024

Series · 4 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 6–10

Best for young graphic novel readers who want cats, quests, monsters and jokes in a fast, colourful package.

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ix.

Barb the Brave

by Dan Abdo · 2022–2023

Series · 3 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 7–11

Best for younger graphic novel readers who want Dog Man-level energy pointed towards swords, monsters, quests and fantasy teamwork.

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Bird & Squirrel

by James Burks · 2012–2019

Series · 7 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 6–9

Best for early graphic novel readers who like chase scenes, animal comedy, anxious-versus-bold friendship dynamics and lots of visual momentum.

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xi.

Peng and Spanners

by Steve Webb · 2024–2026

Series · 4 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 6–9

Best for 6-9s who like funny animal comics, ridiculous villains, gadgets, slapstick and accessible graphic novel action.

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Blue, Barry & Pancakes

by Dan Abdo · 2024–2026

Series · 6 books · Graphic Novels · Ages 5–8

Best for 5-8s who want their comics silly, fast, colourful and emotionally safe.

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