Johnny Boo Is Bored! Bored! Bored!

James Kochalka’s Johnny Boo series continues with this 2023 one-shot from IDW, where the cheerful little ghost and his friends confront a universal childhood dilemma: crushing boredom. The story finds Johnny Boo and his pal Squiggle trying every goofy trick they can think of to shake off the ennui, leading to the kind of whimsical, wordplay-heavy humor that defines Kochalka’s beloved all-ages work. As a standalone entry in a long-running franchise, it’s a compact, charming snapshot of why this creator-owned series has been a staple for young readers and their parents alike.