Fan Fic Comes Alive in BOOM! Studios’ Mary Sue ComicHave you ever poured your heart and soul into a piece of fan fiction? Have you created that perfect original character (OC) to navigate the world of your favorite show, correcting its flaws and adding a dash of romance or drama? Now, imagine if that character suddenly appeared in your high school hallway. BOOM! Studios is tackling this very question in a brand new series announced today. We are diving into the official word on the new Mary Sue comic, a story that celebrates the creative, and sometimes cringey, world of fan culture.
This upcoming title, from the celebrated BOOM! Box imprint, comes from the minds of writer Meghan Fitzmartin and artist Lisa Sterle. It promises to blend the humiliation of high school with the supernatural shenanigans of a fan-created character stepping off the page and into reality. For anyone who has ever hidden their AO3 account from their friends, this story is for you.
Fan Fic Comes Alive in BOOM! Studios’ Mary Sue ComicWhat Is The Mary Sue Comic All About?
At its heart, MARY SUE is a story about a girl named Cassie. Like many modern teenagers, Cassie’s most vibrant social life exists online. There, she connects with friends who truly understand her passion for the hit TV show, Riverview. More importantly, they are the dedicated readers of her work-in-progress fan fic. The star of her story is Jessica, her very own alluring and powerful Vampire OC. It’s a world many of us know all too well.
However, Cassie’s carefully separated worlds collide in the most mortifying way possible. Her former best friend discovers her fan fiction and, in an act of ultimate betrayal, reads it aloud to their classmates. Just as Cassie feels she might actually die from embarrassment, the unthinkable happens. Jessica, her “Mary Sue” creation, leaps directly from the digital page to save the day. Or, as the official synopsis hints, to possibly make everything catastrophically worse.
This new series promises a heartfelt and hilarious exploration of creativity, identity, and the intense passion of fandom. Furthermore, it delves into the “Mary Sue” trope, a term often used to criticize an idealized and seemingly perfect original character. The story aims to re-examine this concept, giving power and agency to a character type often dismissed by online critics.
The Creative Team and BOOM! Box Imprint
This exciting story is brought to life by a talented and established creative team. Meghan Fitzmartin, the writer, is set to explore the highs and lows of being a young creator. Bringing the visuals to life is the lauded artist Lisa Sterle, known for her work on Dying Inside and Squad. Her art is poised to perfectly capture both the mundane reality of high school and the supernatural flair of Jessica the vampire. In addition to the main cover by Sterle, the first issue will feature stunning variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Paulina Ganucheau and Tula Lotay.
MARY SUE finds its home in the perfect place: the award-winning BOOM! Box imprint from BOOM! Studios. This imprint has a strong track record of producing groundbreaking, character-driven stories that resonate deeply with readers. The publisher has consistently delivered hit original series. For example, BOOM! Box is the home of Lumberjanes by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Gus Allen, and ND Stevenson; Giant Days by John Allison, Lissa Treiman, and Max Sarin; and Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera and Celia Moscote. Other fan-favorites from the imprint include Mamo, Specter Inspectors, and Fence. Ultimately, the inclusion of MARY SUE in this lineup signals a commitment to its quality and its intended audience.
The first issue, MARY SUE #1, is scheduled to arrive in local comic shops on October 1, 2025, making it a perfect addition to your fall reading list.
Our Final Thoughts
The premise of the Mary Sue comic is instantly relatable and wonderfully chaotic. It taps directly into the heart of modern fandom and the courage it takes to share your creative work. With a solid creative team and the backing of the BOOM! Box imprint, this series is shaping up to be a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed their stories were real. It’s a celebration of fan fiction, a comedy about high school survival, and a supernatural adventure all rolled into one.
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