Superpunk

“Monsters, skateboarders, podcasting, and punk – and superheroes? They say the perfect graphic novel doesn’t exist, but then maybe you haven’t read Superpunk from Oni Press.”– “Comic Book Club Live”
”…irresistible. A fun, fast, very appealing punk-rock ride.“– “Booklist”
A JLG Gold Standard Selection
“A high-energy, punk-infused paranormal graphic novel adventure brimming with riot grrrl spirit. […] As the protagonists skate, rock out, and fight bureaucratic monsters, their adventure manifests in a joyful celebration of chaos, individuality, and the power of chosen family.”– “Publishers Weekly”
“Every superhero has a unique origin story, but few of them involve listening to Grandpa’s punk rock cassette tapes backwards to gain superpowers and the ability to see invisible monsters. Enter ­Superpunk: a 13-year-old girl named Violeta. Alongside her best friend Alan, Superpunk fights creatures no one else can see, all to generate content for their podcast. But when the magical cassette player is taken by a teacher and the monster gets out, they’ll need to get creative to save the day. The premise is a blast, mixing superhero and supernatural story elements. Petreca and Santana bring their passion for music and skateboarding culture to the forefront, paying homage to 1990s gaming soundtracks and the rebellious nature of the time. The fast pace meshes well with the speedy punk aspect, and track listings to punk songs that would work well as background music during certain scenes are dispersed throughout the panels for readers that are musically inclined. Violeta is portrayed with light skin; Alan has dark brown skin. VERDICT Packed with punk rock and monster fights, this graphic novel’s fun vibes will be rocking right off middle grade shelves.”– “School Library Journal, starred review”

Mirtes Santana spent her childhood staying up late reading manga and watching hours of anime on TV. After having her otaku card revoked for becoming a samba enthusiast in her teenage years, she has been discovering her punk side as an adult and playing drums in her spare time. Just like Alan, the paranormal podcaster, she adores a good conspiracy theory and loves to tell inventive stories. Since she’s gotten too old to be a roadie on the Bikini Kill’s comeback tour, she has become a screenwriter, writing for successful children’s TV series in Brazil such as Brainiacs (Gloob), Monica’s Gang: the Series (Globoplay), and The Nutty Boy (Netflix). Superpunk is her first work as a comic book artist.

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