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A thoughtful deconstruction of the superhero mythos wrapped in the relatable struggles of a college student trying to figure out her true purpose. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Strong female protagonist.
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Giant days
John Allison
A witty, fast-paced romp through the messy, hilarious trials of university life and the fierce bonds of new friendship.
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Ms. Marvel
G. Willow Wilson
A joyful, high-energy coming-of-age story about balancing family expectations with the chaotic thrill of discovering who you are meant to be.
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The unbeatable Squirrel Girl
Ryan North
A shot of pure, unadulterated joy that proves empathy and a good sense of humor are the ultimate superpowers.
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Sex Criminals
Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky
A laugh-out-loud, neon-drenched romp that uses a wildly explicit premise as a Trojan horse for a tender story about intimacy and mental health.
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Megatokyo
Fred M. Gallagher
A kinetic, manga-inspired webcomic adventure that drops teenagers into a fantastical, sci-fi infused Tokyo.
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The refrigerator monologues
Catherynne M. Valente
A subversive, darkly humorous reclamation of the superhero genre's most sidelined women, told with the mythic gravity of a modern fairy tale.
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Paper Girls Deluxe Edition, Book One
Brian K. Vaughan
A nostalgic, otherworldly collision of suburban coming-of-age and high-stakes science fiction.
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Powers
Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming
A gritty, dialogue-heavy deconstruction of superhero mythology wrapped in the trench coat of a hardboiled police procedural.
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Ex machina
Brian K. Vaughan
A gritty, high-stakes collision of municipal politics and supernatural superhero dread beneath the streets of New York.
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Allergic
Megan Wagner Lloyd
A warm, deeply relatable exploration of childhood disappointment and the creative ways we find to belong.
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Bee and PuppyCat
Natasha Allegri
A pastel-tinted, delightfully absurd daydream about temp jobs, magical girls, and the chaotic comfort of early adulthood.
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Soon I Will Be Invincible
Austin Grossman
A witty, melancholic love letter to comic book tropes that peeks behind the capes to reveal the messy, deeply human insecurities of heroes and villains alike.
