Just for Kids

Professor Garfield Toon Book Reader
Read a comic book right from your computer with the Professor Garfield Toon Book Reader.

Superheros

Marvel: Create Your Own Super Hero
Play around with this fun website to create your own Marvel Super Hero.

Superhero Database
The one stop location for the Superhero information you're looking for.

Comic Books

DC Comics
Take a look at the creators of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and more.

Marvel
Check out all your favorite comic book heroes from Marvel.

Image Comics
Image is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by seven of Marvel Comics' best-selling artists.

Dark Horse Comics
Founded in 1986 Dark Horse publishes graphic novels like Hell Boy, 300, & Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Archie Comics
Join Archie, Jughead, Betty, and the gang over at Archie Comics.

Manga

Tokyopop
Tokyopop is leading the manga revolution, check it out.

Viz Media
Distributes manga for 3 of the largest animation companies in Japan.

More Comics Information

Wizard World Chicago
Comic convention for Chicago this August.

Comic-Con International
The world's largest comic convention in San Diego, CA.

Dial B for Blog
Articles about the history of comics.

World Famous Comics
Comic book reviews and tips.

Be a Hero: Volunteer

Gail Borden Public Library - Volunteer Opportunities
The library has a variety of ways that you can lend a helping hand and volunteer.

The Literacy Connection
Help Elgin's readers by becoming a tutor for adult ESL and beginning readers.