Most of us remember tuning into PBS to grab a few minutes with Sesame Street as a child. We learned, laughed and enjoyed our time spent with some of the most beloved characters in the world. Now, writer Joey Esposito and artist Austin Baechle bring the classic series to life in Sesame Street #1 from Oni Press.

Stroll along Sesame Street and join Grover, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and more of your favorite furry friends in this brand-new comic book series for readers of all ages! Grover wakes up to another beautiful day on Sesame Street! But he soon discovers that his friends each have a problem to solve before they can enjoy it. Read along in this brand-new comic book as Grover does what he does best: lends a helping hand. After all, the most fun on Sesame Street comes from working together!

Opening the pages of this debut issue felt just like it was supposed to, a classic look, feel and charm of the classic television series. Joey Esposito’s writing shines through as he seamlessly weaves together a new story with classic elements of Sesame Street. The story felt as it should feel and that is exactly what I was hoping for in this new series. Esposito has now been able to conquer classic characters such as Batman, creator-owned characters like The Pedestrian and now he can add beloved characters Grover, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and more to his repertoire.

Austin Baechle brings to life Sesame Street with clean lines and a cartoonish style that perfectly mirrors the essence of the source material that we have come to know from the recent animated films. Baechle’s artwork allows the series to feel familiar and align itself with the overall brand. The colors from Alessandro Santoro are vibrant and blend well with the lines from Baechle. Such a wonderfully beautiful comic book.

While Sesame Street is geared towards a younger generation, this new comic series was a joyful experience for this 38 year old reader as well as geared me up to go to my local comic shop to grab an issue along with my 3 year old son to read together before bed. It’s a delight to be able to see these cherished characters back in the pages of a comic book and to be able to share this experience with my son.

Sesame Street #1 is more than just new comic series, it’s a true celebration of community, nostalgia, and the enduring appeal of one of the most beloved neighborhoods in the world. This series is really a comic for all ages looking to enjoy some fun with the beloved characters or looking to relive childhood experiences.

Sesame Street #1 hits local comic shops on August 28, 2024 from Oni Press.