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  This was a very interesting premise....I mean there are lots of "superhero/powers" universes, but the idea of someone claiming to have none, and actively subverting the structure of society while doing it, is definitely one I haven't seen before.  I really enjoyed this introduction to John and the students at the Academy and cannot wait to see where it goes. I'm a huge nerd about reading mythological stories, so when I saw that Gaiman was doing a graphic novel version of Norse mythology, I had to check it out.  It is HUGE!  (I do mean that literally, the book is very large).  It is also beautifully illustrated and the stories are very well told and include some well known and others not as well known.  If you enjoy mythology collections, you really need to check this one out. I love an original story, and this is definitely that.  The idea is that the main character Dokja Kim, has been the sole reader of a story blog for years...and the day he finishes it......it st