Ham Helsing is a total win for the graphic novel shelf. It’s got that specific brand of 'smart-stupid' humor that kids adore—think Big Nate energy but with vampires and pigs.
What’s best here is the heart; Ham isn’t a hero because he’s the strongest, but because he’s the one who actually stops to look at the situation. It’s a great pick for kids who might feel a bit 'different' or who are burned out on standard superhero tropes. If your kid liked Amulet but wants something that’ll actually make them laugh out loud, get this.






