Super Powers
Art Baltazar
Super Powers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Art Baltazar
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Zoom into the middle of a wild showdown! Superheroes clash with supervillains, powers flying everywhere. But when an unexpected twist shakes the battle, who will come out on top?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Super Powers is a graphic novel that brings classic superhero action to middle-grade readers with vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling. It features familiar characters inspired by iconic comic book heroes, making it suitable for ages 9 to 12. The story contains mild fantasy violence typical of superhero comics but remains appropriate for its audience.
Why we rated Super Powers 9LP
Super Powers is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Super Powers works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Super Powers as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Super Powers explores comic books, graphic novels, superheroes, supervillains, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about comic books, graphic novels, superheroes.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781401268428
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- DC Comics
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction