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SuperMutant Magic Academy
SuperMutant Magic Academy | Jillian Tamaki
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Unrequited love, underage drinking, and teen angst rule at a high school for mutants and witchesThe New York Times and New Yorker illustrator Jillian Tamaki is best known for co-creating the award-winning young adult graphic novels Skim and This One Summermoody and atmospheric bestsellers. SuperMutant Magic Academy, which she has been serializing online for the past four years, paints a teenaged world filled with just as much ennui and uncertainty, but also with a sharp dose of humor and irreverence. Tamaki deftly plays superhero and high-school Hollywood tropes against what adolescence is really like: The SuperMutant Magic Academy is a prep school for mutants and witches, but their paranormal abilities take a backseat to everyday teen concerns. Science experiments go awry, bake sales are upstaged, and the new kid at school is a cat who will determine the course of human destiny. In one strip, lizard-headed Trixie frets about her nonexistent modeling career; in another, the immortal Everlasting Boy tries to escape this mortal coil to no avail. Throughout it all, closeted Marsha obsesses about her unrequited crush, the cat-eared Wendy. Whether the magic is mundane or miraculous, Tamaki's jokes are precise and devastating. SuperMutant Magic Academy has won two Ignatz Awards. This volume combines the most popular content from the webcomic with a selection of all-new, never-before-seen strips that conclude Tamaki's account of life at the academy.
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"...I might not be able to control external forces, but I think I can do a better job of not letting them affect me so deeply... I have some control over the things I choose to see and read and how I interpret and react to them. I don't think that's being naive. Or maybe it is? But being crippled by anxiety is no more useful to myself or society."

#supermutantmagicacademy #JillianTamaki

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Day 29: Here are #3Books I have been meaning to read but have been moved down #AtTheBottomOfMyTBR but I still hope to read this year.

OriginalCyn620 📚👍🏻📚 4y
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rachelsbrittain
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Unfortunately, as a vegetarian I can attest that this interaction is completely accurate 🙄

JanuarieTimewalker13 Yup. I don‘t get it. It‘s ok, we have Joaquin❤️ 4y
rachelsbrittain @JanuarieTimewalker13 it truly is baffling, isn't it? 😂 4y
canbku People do sometimes get defensive...But that's their thing. I don't mind what they eat! 4y
rachelsbrittain @canbku that's always my feeling too! 4y
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JanuarieTimewalker13
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Super cute graphic novel. Great for HS age...16-18

JanuarieTimewalker13 2019 Book 44 4y
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spirituells
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ya'll this is the funniest graphic novel i've read and i thoroughly recommend it

CaramelLunacy Great title! 5y
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slightlyfoxed
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Here‘s my tentative stack for #24in48 #readathon - I‘ll be getting a late start today because of life, but I‘m stocked up on quick reads!

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Brie
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A series of short comics following the students of a boarding school for mutant teens with magical powers, the panels are angsty, funny, whimsical, grounded, and relatable all at once. Mostly black and white illustrations but some splashes of color here and there.

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Brie
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Books ARE amazing!

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MiyakoBunny
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Mehso-so

I thought 💭while it had a lot of potential and was also rather humorous at points it was rather scatterbrained. I felt as if parts were also trying to hard tbh *sigh*. I really wanted to like this more than I did, but unfortunately it was a bit of a let down especially artistically 🎨. Oh well I do appreciate certain elements though so... 3 🌟🌟🌟... 🤷🏻‍♀️

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wizard-rachel
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I laughed out loud at half the pages in this comic. Definitely recommend for anyone who wants a quirky read.

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😂

Psychobabble 😂 6y
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biblio_ginger
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This book is making me laugh so much!!! Shout out to all you #dungeonsanddragons fans!!! 😂😂😂
#roleplayinggame

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biblio_ginger
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Starting this today and I just love her art! Anyone else starting a #graphicnovel today? #gettinggraphic 😉

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Leah
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Finished RIGHTEOUS by Joe Ide (second IQ novel, can‘t wait for more from that series) and now it‘s on to #supermutantmagicacademy for the next part of my #24in48

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Natasha.C.Barnes
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This was a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me, I was so impressed. Funny, absurd, sarcastic, dreamy, whimsical, contemplative, modern--just a great collection all round. I highly recommend. #letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon Book 5

NovelGirl82 This looks like fun! I‘ll have to get it after my buy ban is off. I may need to look to some graphics to pick me up. I think I brought a couple to mom‘s with me. 6y
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Natasha.C.Barnes
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This book is not wholly unlike Calvin and Hobbes for adults, actually...no, never mind, C&H is totally for adults. I mean C&H in magical boarding school, and also he's calmed down a bit. 😂 #letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon

Centique Sold! 😄😂 6y
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Lcsmcat 😂 6y
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Natasha.C.Barnes
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I just about did a spit take when I got to the last frame. 😳😳😳😂 #tooreal? #letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon

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Clwojick 👏👏 6y
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Angitron This made me LOL! Love it!! 6y
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Natasha.C.Barnes
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Listen, you don't need to know much about Mrs. Dalloway to know you shouldn't start a paper with "once upon a time"...#amazement #speechbubblechallenge
#letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon

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Natasha.C.Barnes
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Ok, yes, this is a whole strip so it's not working for the speech bubble challenge. But it SO reminded me of Katya's crazy "mother...!" voice (Katya is a fabulous drag queen if you don't know her). Sorry for the rotated photos, I couldn't fit them otherwise!! #letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon
(PS this is Frances the wacky art student, if this strip makes no sense to you ?) #rupaulsdragrace

Augustdana 🖤 Katya and Trixie. Oh honey! 6y
Natasha.C.Barnes @Augustdana YASSSSSS!!!!! 🙌🏼👑💄 6y
the-flashley Omg Katya is my QUEEN 👑❤️❤️❤️ I love her so so so so much (edited) 6y
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RainyDayReading Love Katya! 6y
Librariana Welcome to UNHhhh! The show where we talk about whatever we want. Cause it's our show! And not yours... 6y
Natasha.C.Barnes @Librariana 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 6y
Librariana @Natasha.C.Barnes - I love them. And I'm upset FUNKO didn't release a Katya POP along with Trixie! I mean... I understand Alaska was the "winner" of All Stars Season 2... but really... I mean.... REALLY... let's be honest here and just acknowledge who the true winner was. 6y
Librariana I will put on episodes of UNHhhh in the background just because those two beautiful souls give me joy! 💜 I've also been known to have Trixie's makeup tutorial on while I get ready... but not to replicate her iconic look. I mean... she IS the best makeup artist in the world... 6y
Librariana @Natasha.C.Barnes - for my sake and yours, I'm just gonna stop 😁 6y
Natasha.C.Barnes @Librariana No no, this makes me SO happy to see--I am a huge Katya/Trixie/Unhhh fan! That funko pop this does suck--did you figure out why? HOW EXCITED ARE YOU FOR AS3? I'm crossing my fingers for Trixie all the way. She's definitely a contender. 6y
Librariana @Natasha.C.Barnes - FUNKO chose to release 3 - Mama Ru, Alaska, and Trixie - at Hot Topic stores because I think they want to see how well they do? I really hope Katya will be in the next batch. I'm REALLY excited about AS3, but am worried about our girl Trixie because there are some phenomenal qweens! I've been faithfully watching RPDR since season 1 😊💜 6y
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Natasha.C.Barnes
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#greatestofalltime...by which I mean greatest excuse of all time, amirite? 😂 #speechbubblechallenge
#letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon

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Andrea4 Ah, Latin, still useful! 😂 6y
Natasha.C.Barnes @Andrea4 😂 I studied Greek, so I had to look it up. 6y
Andrea4 Did you? Wait, you meant of the ancient variety right? Lol 6y
Natasha.C.Barnes @Andrea4 Lol, yes, Ancient Greek, but I promptly forgot it all I'm afraid. 6y
Andrea4 Ok, just checking - woot more #classicistsoflitsy !! Who cares if you forgot it (so many do...😂)!? 6y
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Natasha.C.Barnes
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Next up: SuperMutant Magic Academy which appears to be a collection of standalone strips taking place in a single universe. A single very bizarre, very funny universe. #LMFAO
#speechbubblechallenge
#letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon

TobeyTheScavengerMonk “Hey, pass me that paper, bro!” “It‘s 2018! Don‘t assume gender!” - two of my 5th grade students last week 6y
Natasha.C.Barnes @TobeyTheScavengerMonk I love that, that's so great! ? I've been working on alternatives to "you guys"...so far I'm doing well except in situations when I want to convey excitement and urgency ("you guys!!?! Check this out!!" sort of thing)... 6y
MiyakoBunny OOoOo I saw this at the Library 😃 6y
Natasha.C.Barnes @MiyakoBunny Get it!! It's pretty fabulous. 6y
MiyakoBunny Sold!!! 😄📚 6y
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Natasha.C.Barnes
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Well...I guess I know what I'm reading next! These have been sitting on my dresser since November when I didn't get to them during the #comicthon...
#letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon

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Such a quirky collection of comic strips! This book revolves around the students of the SuperMutant Magic Academy - but there‘s no real plot or even explanation for the school. You just go along for the ride and enjoy the weirdness! If you have an odd sense of humour this is the one for you.

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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Oh my! The spoils from my spectacular fall off my book ban continue to arrive...

TobeyTheScavengerMonk Sounds awesome! 7y
GatheringBooks let me join you in that ride soonest! :) 7y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @GatheringBooks, yesssss! Join me! I think I need to not know my Paypal password for a bit 😅 7y
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SeeJulieRead
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Based upon the recommendation of my daughter, today I'm reading this one.

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I'm enjoying this evening of fantastic graphic novels.

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Lindseyastin
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My first finished book of the #tbrreadathon! It was magical and strange and sweet and funny and I loved it and want more immediately.

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Books are amazing, guys. 📚 #tbrreadathon

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Lindseyastin
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This book is delightful. #tbrreadathon

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Taking a break from octopus related reading for some graphic novels! #tbrreadathon

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Pig's blood is "eh" but glitter on the loose "NOT ON MY WATCH!!!"

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Jillian Tamaki, on the MTA

NCNY This is my favorite current subway art. So many great details in it. 7y
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Humanatea
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Today's anxiety awareness brought to you by SUPERMUTANT MAGIC ACADEMY

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I don't want to label this a so-so officially because I feel like I am the problem. It sounded SO up my alley but...I just didn't 'get' it. Then today in bookclub I heard what others experienced and loved and I feel more hopeful now that on reread or for the right person, this would click. The standalone 1-page snapshots set an interesting pace.
But don't fall for the Harry Potter comparison: it's teen angsty - more John Hughes than JK Rowling 😉

moranadatter I didn't get it either. :) 7y
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Mehso-so

I liked parts of this, but other bits fell flat.

moranadatter I felt the same way. It had great moments, but it also missed the mark a lot. 7y
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NaNoWriMo supplies:
-- Clearance Halloween Chocolate
-- Healthier pumpkin seed snack
-- Light reading for writing breaks

saguarosally You go move them fingers! 7y
beccaeve @saguarosally Eep! I've been caught! Off to type... 😉 7y
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THIS IS SO GOOD the existential bullshit in this is excessive and overwhelming and I love it. Mostly one-page comic blurbs about life at this school, and follows a handful of incredibly dynamic characters.

Chachic I'm curious about this but I didn't love This One Summer so I'm not sure if I'd enjoy it. 7y
queerbookreader @Chachic I haven't read This One Summer yet so I can't compare the two, sorry 🙊 7y
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