Mary Sue #1 – “What Happens When Fanfic Gets Real”

I’ll admit it, I picked this comic purely because the title intrigued me and the cover art stood out in the solicitations. I didn’t know anything about the story or who made it when I picked it, but sometimes something in the preview material just tells you it’s worth a chance. This one paid off.

The story centers on Cassie, a teenager who writes fan fiction in her spare time. Things go sideways when her secret story gets read out loud at school in front of everyone. That’s embarrassing enough, but then the real twist hits: her original character, a vampire named Jessica, appears in real life. That’s when fantasy collides with reality, and the mess begins.

Visually, the cover by Lisa Sterle grabbed me right away: bold colors, strong contrast, and a kind of Yin-Yang feel between fantasy and reality. The interior art lives up to that promise with the same vibrant palette and even more striking page design. But what really impressed me was the writing by Meghan Fitzmartin. The first page pulled me in fast, the pacing is tight, the characters feel real, and the premise has enough bite (no pun intended) to keep you hooked.

“My Fandom Friends Listen to me. They SUPPORT me. They like me.”

Overall Grade 10/10

Mary Sue issue 1 from BOOM! Studios, is an unexpected story that blends supernatural intrigue, teenage awkwardness, and the strange consequences of fandom culture spilling into real life. I didn’t think I’d be adding a teen-drama vampire comic to my pull list…but, here we are. This issue absolutely nails the chaos and heart of being a creative teen stuck between fiction and reality. It’s witty, clever, and bursting with energy from start to finish.

Cassie and Jessica, especially, are written with so much personality that they feel instantly relatable and real. What really caught me off guard, though, was how heartfelt the story is. It’s a sincere exploration of identity, friendship, and growing up when your imagination starts bleeding into the real world.

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Whether you’re into supernatural comics, teen drama, or stories that play with fandom in smart, self-aware ways, Mary Sue delivers. It’s a 10/10 for me because it’s surprising, smart, and way more emotionally resonant than I expected. I can’t wait to see what kind of trouble Cassie and Jessica get into next. Final Order Cutoff (FOC) for Issue #2 is on October 13, 2025.