A Personalized Comic Book for Kids Age 10 and Up
Around age 10, kids stop getting excited about a book in which they ride a unicorn. They want something that looks like what their friends are reading. That is what a personalized comic book is for: an illustrated plot in comic style in which your child is the hero, with their face and name in every panel. It suits ages 9 to 16.
What is a personalized comic book?
A printed book in comic style: panels, speech bubbles, and a plot with suspense and a resolution. Your child appears on every page from one photo you upload. There are several plots to choose from, all written for this age: not babyish, not scary, with humor they actually get.
How it works
- Send one clear photo of your child, face toward the camera, no sunglasses.
- Choose a plot from the comic books.
- Get a free sample: the cover and two pages, with your child inside.
- If you love it, order the full book. Before you tap "finish order," you can fix a page and add a dedication.
What does it cost?
The price depends on the cover you choose (hardcover, softcover, or digital) and on your country, and shipping for a printed book is shown separately. The comic costs a little more than a standard children's book. You can see the current prices on the create page. The book is sent to print after you approve it, and in the US delivery takes about 12 days.
And if your child is 17 or older?
Then they are not a kid anymore, and a personal book fits better: a book written only about them from your memories, with illustrations they appear in. There too you see a free sample before you pay.
A gift for a 10th or 12th birthday, or a bar or bat mitzvah
A personal comic is a gift that works at exactly the age when gifts stop working. For a 10th birthday, it is a surprise. For a 13th birthday or a bar or bat mitzvah, it is the one thing on the table that is not an envelope. And if the child likes to draw, they will spend an hour comparing the panels with their own face in the mirror.
The comic books are in the story catalog. Send a photo and see them inside within minutes.
Questions from parents of older kids
My child is 9. Comic or regular book? At 9, either works. If they already read on their own and love comics, go with the comic. If they still love being read to, go with a regular book.
Can I choose the plot together with my child? Yes, and it is even worth doing. At this age, a total surprise matters less than the feeling that they chose something they love themselves.
Is the comic available in other languages? Yes, in several languages. Pick the language you want when you start.
Can I fix a page? Yes, before you tap "finish order," you can ask for a fix, change the text, and add a dedication.
What is the price difference between a comic and a regular book? The comic costs slightly more than the regular book in the same cover. The digital version is priced the same as for the regular book.