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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.
Three fast, funny, full-colour comic quests through a bonkers underworld, ideal for reluctant readers who want big laughs, strange creatures and a proper adventure.
Best for young graphic novel readers who want fairies made rude, chaotic and funny rather than sweet or sparkly.
Four warm, funny full-colour graphic novels about a bat-powered cat superhero, perfectly pitched for reluctant readers stepping into comics.
Best for 5-8s who want gentle animal comics with friendship, camping, magic, jokes and very manageable peril.
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.
Best for younger graphic novel readers who want Dog Man-level energy pointed towards swords, monsters, quests and fantasy teamwork.
Best for 6-9s who like funny animal comics, time travel, dinosaurs, history and easy-to-follow visual adventure.
Best for reluctant readers who want bright, silly, fast-moving graphic novels with puns, gadgets and animal-detective chaos.
Best for young graphic novel readers who want cats, quests, monsters and jokes in a fast, colourful package.
Best for early graphic novel readers who like chase scenes, animal comedy, anxious-versus-bold friendship dynamics and lots of visual momentum.
Best for 6-9s who like funny animal comics, ridiculous villains, gadgets, slapstick and accessible graphic novel action.
Best for younger readers who want funny food characters, comic action and very low-pressure graphic novel reading.
Best for 5-8s who want their comics silly, fast, colourful and emotionally safe.
Best for children who love cartoon chaos, absurd jokes and characters who behave exactly as badly as real life will not allow.
The world's tiniest, mightiest hero tackles twelve epic tasks in a fast, funny full-colour comic series — non-stop action and big laughs for Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man fans.
Gentle, funny graphic novels about a fourth-grade animal class and the everyday dramas of school — friendship, jealousy, belonging and a kind teacher who looks out for everyone.
A brand-new Jamie Smart comic-book romp with aliens, chaos and Phoenix-style gag energy. Best for Bunny vs Monkey and Looshkin fans who want fast, silly, high-impact graphic-novel comedy.
Two-colour graphic novel mayhem starring a would-be tyrant cat and his loyal dog — big panels, joke-per-page energy and an easy step up for newly independent and reluctant readers.
Best for 7-10s who like silly graphic novels with fantasy chaos, friendship bickering and a hero who is not quite as confident as he wants to be.