THE DFC

 

‘Don’t give a puppy this Christmas, give the DFC and the gift of reading’

So say the creators of the new weekly comic, and so say all of us. Remember when the newest issue of an old favourite was part of your weekly ritual? Or when a bundle of much loved tattered old comic books would be hauled on train journeys, or to tedious hospital visits, because they were a kid’s only ally against the dread of oppressive boredom? Don’t get me wrong, i love Marvel, DC and super angst as much as the next nerd. But when did everything get so serious?  They cost the earth and live in cellophane wrappers. When did children leave the comic book equation?

The existence of the DFC is timely. A weekly comic for kids that focuses on quality. Everything from the diversity of strips and writers, to the feel of the paper, to the interactive website screams energy and enthusiasm. It’s pretty obvious that these people love what they’re doing. After reading Super Animal Adventure Squad i was reading to jack it all in and start my own comic strip, Blog Girl battles the Square Eye Bots anyone? Or maybe I’ll leave it to the professionals….

There is no advertising in a DFC comic. Subscriptions are made online. Kids will love the ritual of getting their comic by post in a special envelope, especially if it comes at the same time as their parents mourn the arrival of the gas bill.  The days of ‘girl comics’ and ‘boy comics’ seem to be behind us and there’s enough happening to keep any kid happy, it strikes me as being particularly good for reluctant readers.

Looking through a few issues i was reminded what a breath of fresh air it was when we first saw the cartoons of Craig ‘Powerpuff Girls’ McCracken and Genndy ‘Dexter’s Lab’ Tartakovsky hit our screen. Plus, i reckon, if you subscribe to the DFC for the 6 – 9 year old in your life you will be sparing yourself from a Christmas spent knee high in tetanus injections and pooper scoopers, just saying….

The DFC Website