Kao, The - Magical Boy Volume 1

 Magical Boy Volume 1: A Graphic Novel

Author: The Kao

Genre: Young Adult Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / LGBTQ+, Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Pages: 318

Publisher: Graphix / Scholastic US 

Release Date: February 1st, 2022

Max, a transgender boy, discovers a magical girl transformation sequence and becomes a magical boy! This hilarious and heartwarming story flips the script on the magical girl genre. Max uses his newfound powers to fight evil and navigate the complexities of growing up transgender.

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! With a sassy feline sidekick and loyal gang of friends by his side, can Max take on his destiny, save the world, and become the next Magical Boy? 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.

LGBT Themes: Features a transgender protagonist.

Relevant Tags: Young Adult, Graphic Novel, LGBTQ+, Fantasy, Action & Adventure