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Writer: Zac Thompson / Artist: Germain Garcia / Marvel Comics
I’ll be honest. When I was younger, I was only fond of Ka-Zar because of his obvious comparisons to Tarzan. (I had a thing for pulp heroes). That obviously waned as I got older and came to understand that Tarzan, despite being exciting and adventurous, is a blatantly racist concept as a label and a crew. So, I didn’t know exactly what to expect when I decided to read a Ka-Zar comic for the first time in years.
However, I was pleasantly surprised when I cracked open Ka-Zar: Lord of the Savage Land #1. The book seems to pick up directly after the events of books I haven’t read. But, the point is that our hero has died and returned with a newfound connection to his adopted home, the Savage Land. Much of the book is served well by its self awareness. The script doesn’t just acknowledge the unsavory parts of the titular character’s origins and station. It holds them up against the light and thoroughly interrogates them.
Reckoning with the past
Lord Plunder’s newly discovered abilities and oneness with nature don’t necessarily absolve him from the sins of his family bloodline. The script often riffs on Ka-Zar’s antiquated backstory and how, even with his newly “enhanced” sense of the world around him….there’s still an element of white arrogance that smacks of outright colonialism. The Plunder family unpacks the notion of breaking generational curses, improving upon the well-meaning ideas of those that came before.
A hero for the future?
Ka-Zar’s son has all the makings of a pulp hero for Gen-Z. He walks the tightrope between questioning his family legacy and following his father’s footsteps: headfirst into the heart of danger. Meanwhile, Germán Garcia’s flawless linework pairs well with Mat Lopez’s unique color palette to truly bring out the strangeness and otherworldly aspect of the Savage Land. The moments of exposition feel alive and lived-in and the action beats move fast and maintain a fun, swashbuckling feel.
Bottom Line: A strong start to what could end up being a subversive but fun book that questions its heroes and unpacks the history behind their rise. It’s a superhero sociology class.
8 potential fancasts Travis Fimmel would come up in out of 10.
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Writer: Zac Thompson / Artist: Germain Garcia / Marvel Comics
I’ll be honest. When I was younger, I was only fond of Ka-Zar because of his obvious comparisons to Tarzan. (I had a thing for pulp heroes). That obviously waned as I got older and came to understand that Tarzan, despite being exciting and adventurous, is a blatantly racist concept as a label and a crew. So, I didn’t know exactly what to expect when I decided to read a Ka-Zar comic for the first time in years.
However, I was pleasantly surprised when I cracked open Ka-Zar: Lord of the Savage Land #1. The book seems to pick up directly after the events of books I haven’t read. But, the point is that our hero has died and returned with a newfound connection to his adopted home, the Savage Land. Much of the book is served well by its self awareness. The script doesn’t just acknowledge the unsavory parts of the titular character’s origins and station. It holds them up against the light and thoroughly interrogates them.
Reckoning with the past
Lord Plunder’s newly discovered abilities and oneness with nature don’t necessarily absolve him from the sins of his family bloodline. The script often riffs on Ka-Zar’s antiquated backstory and how, even with his newly “enhanced” sense of the world around him….there’s still an element of white arrogance that smacks of outright colonialism. The Plunder family unpacks the notion of breaking generational curses, improving upon the well-meaning ideas of those that came before.
A hero for the future?
Ka-Zar’s son has all the makings of a pulp hero for Gen-Z. He walks the tightrope between questioning his family legacy and following his father’s footsteps: headfirst into the heart of danger. Meanwhile, Germán Garcia’s flawless linework pairs well with Mat Lopez’s unique color palette to truly bring out the strangeness and otherworldly aspect of the Savage Land. The moments of exposition feel alive and lived-in and the action beats move fast and maintain a fun, swashbuckling feel.
Bottom Line: A strong start to what could end up being a subversive but fun book that questions its heroes and unpacks the history behind their rise. It’s a superhero sociology class.
8 potential fancasts Travis Fimmel would come up in out of 10.
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Our hypothesis: These are the best science books for babies that deal with the microscopic to the galactic!
There’s no doubt science helps early learners develop key life skills, gives them an understanding of their bodies, and informs them all about planet Earth and beyond. Science benefits children of all ages to develop their senses and gain overall awareness of the world around them. Sometimes, though, science can have very big words or perhaps be too complex for small learners to grasp, but don’t worry, because Geek Baby Clothes has compiled a fantastic list of science books for babies that will inspire and encourage learning.
Your tiny future scientist will be mastering all there is to know all about colors, weather, planet Earth, outer space, STEM, sensory, and languages! Your science-loving baby will be hopping on Ms. Frizzle’s magic school bus in no time!
Colors, Weather, and Planet Earth 
Your little one can learn their colors with this soft and vibrant set of 9 cloth books. Vivid, visually stimulating illustrations of animals, insects, fruits, vegetables, and flowers delight the eyes while the front and back covers crinkle, engaging your baby’s touch and auditory senses!
Teach your baby colors with this Indestructibles book. Made with waterproof and rip-proof pages to fully be able to explore and discover the magic of colors. Pages are filled with different objects and animals in all the colors of the rainbow.
Here’s another lovely Indestructibles book to teach your toddler about the world of nature and life outside. From the big, blue sky to all the plants and animals living on the ground, and everything in between, there’s so many wonderful reasons to go outside!
The ocean is a vast and beautiful part of our planet. Your little reader will be discovering all the magic that is within the deep blue sea! From underwater creatures like whales, dolphins, and octopuses to learning all about sea turtles and seashells! Exploring the ocean wonders will be an exciting adventure for your little one.
Sunshine, cloudy days, rain, thunderstorms, and snow! Your toddler will become a mini meteorologist in no time with this book that is all about weather. This charming book has many fun facts, explanations of the four seasons, and how weather and temperatures change.
Outer Space and the Solar System 
Is your budding science officer into trekking through the final frontier or rescuing a galaxy far, far away? Be sure to aim your scanners at the best lists of Star Trek Baby Clothes & Onesies and Star Wars Baby Clothes & Onesies in the universe!
This intergalactic board book is perfect for your tiny space explorer to discover the interstellar world of outer space, all the way from A to Z! With fun illustrations and amusing facts, this book contains 3 levels of learning to help absorb information at every stage of reading.
There’s No Place Like Space: All About the Solar System
The wonderful world of Dr. Seuss is now exploring the wonderful world of outer space! With the classic Dr. Seuss style of rhyming and poetry, learning about space, planets, constellations, astronauts, and more is quite an adventure with the Cat and the Hat!
Your little one will be reaching for the stars with this delightful story about a boy who tries to catch a star for himself. The situation may seem impossible, but there are always other ways to succeed. An inspiring tale of determination and persistence.
It’s time to hop in your imaginary rocket and blast off to outer space to learn about the 8 fantastic little planets of our solar system! Colorful illustrations and fun facts that are enjoyable for parents and children alike! (Warning: Pluto not included.)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) 
Exploring biology is exceptionally fun with this ABCs board book. Learn all about Anatomy, Bacteria, Cells, all the way to letter Z! Fascinating facts that will keep your little biologist interested and wanting to learn more!
Amoeba, bond, and conductor—oh my! Learning all about science will be a blast with this ABCs of Science board book. Scientific concepts and engaging facts all the way down to zygote!
Little Scientist Board Book Set
The Little Scientist Board Book Set is perfect for future tiny scientists to learn all about the important people who have made a historical impact in the world! This book set comes with 4 delightful books: Astronomers, Chemists, Physicists, and Earth & Life Scientists.
This wonderful collection of science words is perfect for introducing babies to physics, biology, astronomy, geography, medicine, and other concepts at an early age. Charming illustrations and bold words truly capture the essence of learning!
Baby University Explore Science Board Book Set
Focusing on Blockchains, Organic Chemistry, Electromagnetism, and Robotics, this four book set is made for families interested in engineering! Perfect for small STEM learners to dive into a world of scientific principles.
What does DNA stand for? Well, this darling board book teaches that, along with many other fun and interesting facts all about the body’s ultimate molecular messenger! You and your child will learn all about how the twisty molecules give instructions to the cells to keep our bodies moving smooth and steady!
Quantum physics is explained beautifully in this board book for toddlers of all ages! Simple words and cheerful illustrations break down quantum physics concepts, like Schrodinger’s cat, in an easy to understand way.
More Than a Princess is all about vision, dedication, and encouraging children of all backgrounds. Through the power of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics), they can achieve fantastic accomplishments while being true to themselves!
A must-read fairy tale adventure that uses science and inspiration to empower young minds.
Sensory and All About Me 
See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book
Stimulate your baby’s curiosity with this wonderful sensory book that covers Vision, Touch, and Auditory explorations! Hitting a drum and hearing the sound, looking into a mirror, touching different materials and fabrics, create a safe and engaging space for babies to learn all about their senses.
This entertaining lift-the-flap book teaches little ones where their body parts are with silly, vibrant illustrations. Peek-a-boo has never been more fun! My classroom of toddlers truly enjoyed this book, which also implements the concept of sharing!
Combinations of science and nature are presented beautifully in this book all about the body and how it functions in everyday life! From curiosities to fun facts about eyes, noses, fingers, arms, legs, toes, and belly buttons, your baby will love learning all about their body!
Baby Medical School: Bacteria and Antibiotics
Our bodies are filled with bacteria, good and bad. With this book, your baby will learn all about what happens inside their bodies, the differences between bacterias, and how antibiotic medicines can help the good bacteria defeat the bad!
Languages 
Learning American Sign Language at a young age can promote communication before the development of verbal skills. Teaching sign language to a baby can be beneficial as the child learns to sign their wants and needs to their families. This book is a wonderful tool to teach your baby communication skills that can last a lifetime with ASL.
Un Deux Trois: First French Rhymes
The power of music is a great way for little ones to learn a new language. It requires lots of practice, so why not have fun singing and chanting rhymes in French to encourage communication in another language? Comes with a CD to sing along to.
Slide and Seek: 100 Chinese Words
Not just a fun book full of words in Chinese and English, Slide and Seek is designed with pull tabs to promote learning! Teaching concepts of colors, what to wear, outdoors, and more, this book is perfect for families wanting to learn Chinese.
First 100 Words Bilingual: Spanish/English
With simple words and charming pictures, this soft book is perfect for English speaking families learning Spanish or for Spanish speaking families learning English! Each colorful image has the English and Spanish word below it, making for a fun and easy way to learn a new language.
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