I really hope this girl isn't shy like me because otherwise it means she's not comfortable enough with her environment and the people in it, so she's afraid of saying something that'd make her stick out from the rest.
Anyways, with Ben 10 you've got the TV-series which I watched as a kid. It's very much kid-friendly. It's had several takes though. This is the original show. I'd recommend "sending" the dvds or blurays (if there are any) of that show since the comics are basically straight adaptations, it seems.
If they don't have a DVD-player, here's the amazon link to the different comic-book volumes called Ben 10 Classics
Here's a bunch of other variations of the original show in release order:
Ben 10: Alien Force
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Ben 10: Omniverse
As for Marvel Comics, they can be very mature (PG-rated). I think it would be very hard to find some appropriate for 9-12 year olds. Just saying, you might want to scroll through the pages of those comics beforehand. DC Comics seem to have more child-appropriate titles. The recent Flash run by Manapul and Buccellato could be appropriate for kids their age.
To summarize: you can't go wrong with Ben 10, it runs on Cartoon Network. However, DC and Marvel can have some pretty intense and mature motifs/themes.
by IrateGandhi 2017-08-19
Sadly, I can't speak for DC Rebirth. I haven't read any of it. I can say that I loved the New52.
Barry Allen started his carrier in the comics in 1959 until 1985 and then he was absent on from 1986 to 2009. His modern-age series called The Flash: Rebirth when he returned. After that 2 trades came (In comics, a trade paperback (often shortened to trade) is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme.) called The Flash Vol. 1: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues and The Flash Vol. 2: The Road to Flashpoint .
After these, a HUGE event came that changed everything called Flashpont that "reset" the continuity and started the New 52 age and it's first story-line called The Flash, Vol. 1: Move Forward . This series (New52) lasted till Spring 2016 and collected 9 trades (the show you watched is based on this era). In early 2016 Rebirth came (only name change, everything is continued from New52) but a huge exception: a long missing character came back to the grand scene who was missing for so long.
So if you are interested in Barry (overall) start with The Flash: Rebirth and move onward to Flashpont , but you can just start with The Flash, Vol. 1: Move Forward and read everything up to today.
(there is an omnibus on sale at the moment (a collection of multiple trades) called The Flash By Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato Omnibus that collects the first 4 trades of the New 52 era.
So you have read Flashpoint, that's a good starting point, next one in the list is The Flash, Vol. 1: Move Forward and onward until DC Universe:Rebirth (one-shot special)
Tv show The Flash with Barry Allen? If so, then
Barry Allen started his carrier in the comics in 1959 until 1985 and then he was absent on until 2009. His modern-age series called The Flash: Rebirth when he returned. After that 2 trades came (In comics, a trade paperback (often shortened to trade) is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme.) called The Flash Vol. 1: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues and The Flash Vol. 2: The Road to Flashpoint .
After these, a HUGE event came that changed everything called Flashpont that "reset" the continuity and started the New 52 age and it's first story-line called The Flash, Vol. 1: Move Forward . This series (New52) lasted till Spring 2016 and collected 9 trades (the show you watched is based on this era). In early 2016 DC Rebirth came (only name change, everything is continued from New52) but a huge exception: a long missing character came back to the grand scene who was missing for so long. Rebirth's first trade is The Flash Vol. 1: Lightning Strikes Twice
So if you are interested in Barry (overall) start with The Flash: Rebirth and move onward to Flashpont , but you can just start with The Flash, Vol. 1: Move Forward or DC Rebirth and The Flash Vol. 1: Lightning Strikes Twice , then read everything up to today. (currently there is a Flash event called Flash War coming out)
(there is an omnibus on sale at the moment (a collection of multiple trades) called The Flash By Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato Omnibus that collects the first 4 trades of the New 52 era.
> And one girl didn't say (very shy)
I really hope this girl isn't shy like me because otherwise it means she's not comfortable enough with her environment and the people in it, so she's afraid of saying something that'd make her stick out from the rest.
Anyways, with Ben 10 you've got the TV-series which I watched as a kid. It's very much kid-friendly. It's had several takes though. This is the original show. I'd recommend "sending" the dvds or blurays (if there are any) of that show since the comics are basically straight adaptations, it seems.
If they don't have a DVD-player, here's the amazon link to the different comic-book volumes called Ben 10 Classics
Here's a bunch of other variations of the original show in release order:
As for Marvel Comics, they can be very mature (PG-rated). I think it would be very hard to find some appropriate for 9-12 year olds. Just saying, you might want to scroll through the pages of those comics beforehand. DC Comics seem to have more child-appropriate titles. The recent Flash run by Manapul and Buccellato could be appropriate for kids their age.
To summarize: you can't go wrong with Ben 10, it runs on Cartoon Network. However, DC and Marvel can have some pretty intense and mature motifs/themes.
Sadly, I can't speak for DC Rebirth. I haven't read any of it. I can say that I loved the New52.
Batman list, in order of what I would read first.
Batman, Year One is a great story of Bruce's first year as the Batman. I loved seeing the way Batman evolved & the lessons he learned. I highly suggest this as your first read.
The Long Holloween was also a fantastic story. It reads a lot like a mystery novel. The ending is surprising and all around, this book is satisfying.
Batman New52 is a great storyline. It is a "reboot" aka a nice starting point for a series. If you love this story, read on with the New 52 & slowly get the "iconic" other stuff later.
The Dark Knight Returns is an interesting spin on things. Bruce is old and has hung up his mantle. But for reasons mentioned in the book, he dons the cape yet again. This, in my opinion, is a really great read after Year One & The Long Halloween. Those three just flow nicely IMO.
The Knightfall series (Vol1 Vol2 & Vol3 ) explain why Bane is one of the greatest villains Batman has ever had. If you're looking for a complete story arc, this is where you want to start.
Staples for Batman
The Killing Joke is an iconic storyline that I would put on a must read list for Batman.
Hush is also a very great mystery story.
A Death in the Family is a pivotal story for the Bruce Wayne Batman.
Arkham Asylum is a really cool & unique story about Batman going into Arkham Asylum after it is taken over (sounds a lot like the first batman game of the recent trilogy). It is a really cool perspective & you should read it at some point.
Flash list (I don't know as much about the Flash)
The Flash: Rebirth is a really great place to start. The world is established but this is a nice way to jump into the comics.
Flash New52 is where I would go after reading Rebirth. They flow nicely. I would read Vol 2 & Vol3 .
Flashpoint , as you know if you watch the CW series, is a big moment for Barry. It's a similar story but done in a very different way. Reading this will feel fresh, even if you know the tv show.
Batman/Flash related things
Catwoman New52 is amazing. I'm not sure if you're a huge Catwoman fan or if you hate her (seems most Batman fans go one of those directions) but if you are, her series is one of my favorite New52.
Justice League New52 was pretty cool.