Drawn & Quarterly FCBD 2015: SuperMutant Magic Academy/Step Aside Pops Combo

Jillian Tamaki presents two of her celebrated graphic novels in sampler form with this 2015 Free Comic Book Day special from Drawn & Quarterly. SuperMutant Magic Academy offers a deadpan, slice-of-life look at a school for misfit teens with extraordinary abilities, while Step Aside, Pops collects sharp, character-driven short stories. Tamaki’s singular cartooning voice—wry, observant, and deeply empathetic—shines through both selections, making this a perfect entry point to her acclaimed body of work. This single issue captures the humor and heart that have made Tamaki a defining talent in contemporary indie comics.