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Magical Boy Volume 2: A Graphic Novel Kindle & comiXology

by The Kao (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 240 ratings
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A breathtakingly imaginative fantasy series starring Max—a high schooler chosen to become the next "Magical Girl." There's just one catch . . . he's a trans boy!

Although he was assigned female at birth, Max is your average trans man trying to get through high school as himself. But on top of classes, crushes, and coming out, Max's life is turned upside down when his mom reveals an eons old family secret: he's descended from a long line of Magical Girls tasked with defending humanity from a dark, ancient evil!

For decades, Devoid and his minions have been sealed away, with each generation's magical girl protecting the seal and our world. But as the millennia have passed, more and more cracks have appeared in the weakening seal. Now, the seal is open, evil is pouring into our world, and only Max can defeat it.

A hilarious and heartfelt riff on the magical girl genre made popular by teen manga series, Magical Boy is a one-of-a-kind fantasy series that comic readers of all ages will love.

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  1. Reading age
    12 years and up
  2. Book 2 of 2
    Magical Boy
  3. Print length
    336 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publisher
    Graphix
  6. Publication date
    September 6, 2022
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  11. ISBN-13
    978-1338815924
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Just another day for magical boy

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Praise for Magical Boy Volume 1

“In this fantastic reimagining of the popular magical girl genre, Kao sticks to classic genre conventions while considering a important question: What happens when a person granted the cosmic powers of a magical girl is actually a trans boy? . . . Using a classic manga art style in full color, Kao keeps the story fun and exciting while tackling real-life issues Max faces.” – Booklist, Starred Review

A Texas Librarian Association Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Pick

A 2023 American Library Association Rainbow Book List Selection

About the Author

The Kao is Vincent Kao, an illustrator and comic artist known for his slice-of-life web series, Mondo Mango, and the Prism Award-winning webcomic, Magical Boy - both original series available at Tapas. Vincent graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration. He started his career through a series of comic strips surrounding his daily life and since then has freelanced, self-published, as well as collaborated in a few crowdfunded comic anthologies, all under "The Kao" name. To this day, he continues to work on his illustrations and comics in hopes to inspire and bring joy to everyone around him. For more information, please visit www.thekao.net.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09BZ3SL62
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Graphix (September 6, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 6, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 642477 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
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    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 240 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
240 global ratings
THIS IS SO DIGGITY DANG DARN GOOD!!):83?:
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THIS IS SO DIGGITY DANG DARN GOOD!!):83?:
OKAY SO I LITERALLY RECOMMEND YOU BUY THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW 👹 it has so many great components and the characters are to die for. IF YOU LIKE MAGIC/FANTASY, LGBTQ+ (esp 🏳️‍⚧️), HOT CHARACTERS, SUPPORTING FRIENDS, LEARNING TO BE YOURSELF, ADORABLE MOMENTS, ACTION YOU’RE GONNA LOVE THIS. The story consists of 2 volumes, they’re longer reads tho (A TOTAL GOOD THING). The story ends pretty well, AND HEY I SURE DO LOVE IT 😆❤️. It may be a bit childish, but it’s a fun and great read even for adults! look as a trans guy its hard finding stories where i can relate to this part of me but this book? CHEFS KISS. i even cried 🥱. ANYWAYS sean is my favorite BECAUSE 1. HE’S MEGA HOT 2. HE’S A GREAT GUY 3. STRONG 4. LIKES MAGICAL GIRLS and boys <3 5. WHATS NOT TO LOVE 😩. this story also has a fierce girl who isn’t afraid to express herself even when others don’t like it, she learns from her amazing and ever supporting mother. A blonde girl who is quite hard to explain so u gotta read it urself. and lastly MAX OWEN !!\!\! he and his mother dont see eye to eye which leads them to fights but his dad is always there to support him. He learns more and more about himself being able to express the way he was always meant to 🤧OKAY YALL READ THIS YA HEARpackage: came in a bubble mailer its kinda dented and a page ripped a bit 🤐 but i dont rlly mind at least i got the story ❤️
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Bran Brandt
5.0 out of 5 stars Fitting Ending
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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There are some graphic inconsistencies that make this a little difficult to read, but I loved the way the story went and the ending. I felt a great deal of closure for all parts of the stories. I loved being along for Max’s Magical Boy ride.
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tbcM
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is incredible!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
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I highly recommend this book. It’s very heartwarming and cute and I will definitely be reading it multiple times!!
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jeri
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS SO DIGGITY DANG DARN GOOD!!):83?:
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
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 OKAY SO I LITERALLY RECOMMEND YOU BUY THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW 👹 it has so many great components and the characters are to die for. IF YOU LIKE MAGIC/FANTASY, LGBTQ+ (esp 🏳️‍⚧️), HOT CHARACTERS, SUPPORTING FRIENDS, LEARNING TO BE YOURSELF, ADORABLE MOMENTS, ACTION YOU’RE GONNA LOVE THIS. The story consists of 2 volumes, they’re longer reads tho (A TOTAL GOOD THING). The story ends pretty well, AND HEY I SURE DO LOVE IT 😆❤️. It may be a bit childish, but it’s a fun and great read even for adults! look as a trans guy its hard finding stories where i can relate to this part of me but this book? CHEFS KISS. i even cried 🥱. ANYWAYS sean is my favorite BECAUSE 1. HE’S MEGA HOT 2. HE’S A GREAT GUY 3. STRONG 4. LIKES MAGICAL GIRLS and boys <3 5. WHATS NOT TO LOVE 😩. this story also has a fierce girl who isn’t afraid to express herself even when others don’t like it, she learns from her amazing and ever supporting mother. A blonde girl who is quite hard to explain so u gotta read it urself. and lastly MAX OWEN !!\!\! he and his mother dont see eye to eye which leads them to fights but his dad is always there to support him. He learns more and more about himself being able to express the way he was always meant to 🤧

OKAY YALL READ THIS YA HEAR

package: came in a bubble mailer its kinda dented and a page ripped a bit 🤐 but i dont rlly mind at least i got the story ❤️
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jeri
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS SO DIGGITY DANG DARN GOOD!!):83?:
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
OKAY SO I LITERALLY RECOMMEND YOU BUY THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW 👹 it has so many great components and the characters are to die for. IF YOU LIKE MAGIC/FANTASY, LGBTQ+ (esp 🏳️‍⚧️), HOT CHARACTERS, SUPPORTING FRIENDS, LEARNING TO BE YOURSELF, ADORABLE MOMENTS, ACTION YOU’RE GONNA LOVE THIS. The story consists of 2 volumes, they’re longer reads tho (A TOTAL GOOD THING). The story ends pretty well, AND HEY I SURE DO LOVE IT 😆❤️. It may be a bit childish, but it’s a fun and great read even for adults! look as a trans guy its hard finding stories where i can relate to this part of me but this book? CHEFS KISS. i even cried 🥱. ANYWAYS sean is my favorite BECAUSE 1. HE’S MEGA HOT 2. HE’S A GREAT GUY 3. STRONG 4. LIKES MAGICAL GIRLS and boys <3 5. WHATS NOT TO LOVE 😩. this story also has a fierce girl who isn’t afraid to express herself even when others don’t like it, she learns from her amazing and ever supporting mother. A blonde girl who is quite hard to explain so u gotta read it urself. and lastly MAX OWEN !!\!\! he and his mother dont see eye to eye which leads them to fights but his dad is always there to support him. He learns more and more about himself being able to express the way he was always meant to 🤧

OKAY YALL READ THIS YA HEAR

package: came in a bubble mailer its kinda dented and a page ripped a bit 🤐 but i dont rlly mind at least i got the story ❤️
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5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
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i loved this comic. it perfectly captures what it's like living as a transgender youth, or even ADULT, beginning your transition around friends, family, and the people around you. not everyone is going to accept you, or love you. some will immediately open their arms to you, support you as much as they can. others will slip up and struggle with it. it's a brilliant story describing dysphoria and acceptance from within. it doesn't go away. transgender people will always exist. they could be your sibling, your parent, your significant other. they're human, just like you and me.

to those of you transitioning right now, or even questioning.. i want to tell you that the world is going to be harsh. people won't accept you, and sometimes — a lot of the time it's going to feel like the world is against you. and maybe it is, sometimes. but you exist for a reason. you WILL find people like you, you WILL find acceptance among the people who love you. i hope, one day, when you look in the mirror and see how far you've come, you'll breathe a little easier. we can do it.
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Kelly McCullough
5.0 out of 5 stars Love!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2022
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I absolutely loved this series. The art style is beautiful, and I love the way the story is written. There is a lot of representation in this graphic novel. Very sad that it ended after only 2 graphic novels, but still very well done and happy with how it ended.
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Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars The Kao is an amazing author
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
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After reading the books on Tapas, i had to get a copy of them. This story is amazing!!! I actually had the chance to meet the author at a con and he was extremely nice, and we got to talk about the books. Buy the series, you’ll be glad you did.
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mario r
5.0 out of 5 stars Too awesome
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
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This story is cute and has great inclusivity, the art is amazing and the message is beautiful
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5.0 out of 5 stars LBGTQ Magical Boy Story
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023
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I love this story so much ❤️. This is the best Magical Boy LGBTQ story I ever read. The added love story and parents accepting their queer kids made it so much better.
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Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2022
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My child was excited to receive these books.
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Carrie Trice
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2023
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Read it, it’s good!
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Andie Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it love it love it
Reviewed in Australia on December 3, 2022
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It was a beautifully drawn web comic and the printed version is even more stunning. My daughter has been dying for the second volume (first volume cliffhanger was a bit cruel) and is devouring the second now. It’s been a great springboard for some conversations, but mainly it’s just awesome storytelling.
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bazman5000
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2023
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I'm sad that this all came to an end, but it was wrapped up quite nicely.

It was a little slow to start with, but I finished it in one sitting. Loved the characters and their progression. Great to get a better understanding of Aurora and Devoid as well
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ChoccoWaffles
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely gorgeous book to reflect such a beautiful story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2022
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When I got the package I was shocked to feel how heavy it was, it was only when I opened it did I realise it was because of the amount of pages and the sheer quality of the comic book. The panels are large and so full of detail, life and colour, the pages feel sturdy and high quality, the cover is freaking GORGEOUS and you can really tell the absolutely insane amount of love that has gone into this book! I adore this comic and its characters and I would 10 out of 10 recommend this!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
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