I was provided with a free copy of this book for review purposes. My opinions are my own.

Each of the stories collected in Flash Facts include a variety of DC superheroes each with their own STEM topic. It’s not purely an information dump; there is some plot involved in each story as well. It reminds me a bit of the Magic School Bus series I read when I was a kid. I was always more of a English and History person than I was Math and Science, but books like these did fascinate me as a child. It’s very possible that if this book existed when I was young, I would have been more interested in STEM topics.

One of my favorite stories in this collection is, “If You Can’t Take the Heat,” written by twins Varian and Darian Johnson and drawn by Vic Regis. The story features Batman and Plastic Man trying to take down the villain Firefly. Unfortunately, Plastic Man accidentally revealed their position and Firefly got away. Thankfully, due to Batman’s quick thinking he was able to make Bat-armor that could withstand Firefly’s flames by using a 3D printer. Throughout the story, Batman explains to Plastic Man how 3D printing works. What Batman uses for his base material is the best part!

At the end of the book there are links to additional resources that parents and children can access for more information, along with a number of science experiments that go along with the subjects covered throughout. A note for parents: some of these experiments, depending on the age of the child, should have parent supervision to complete.

I would highly recommend Flash Facts for children who are both interested and not so interested in STEM topics. There’s truly something for everyone to enjoy. I hope to see DC Comics do more graphic novels for kids that touch on educational topics in the future. I think they could prove to be a valuable learning resource for educators, parents, and children alike.

My full review can be found here: thegeekiary.com/superhero-stem-stories-for-kids-flash-facts-graphic-novel-review/91702