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'''Hall:''' ''"Well, it's not the same thing, is it? Only you can know what is home for you."'' }}
'''Hall:''' ''"Well, it's not the same thing, is it? Only you can know what is home for you."'' }}


''[http://supernormalstep.com Supernormal Step]'' is a [[Alternate Universe]] fantasy webcomic by Michael Lee Lunsford that updates Mondays and Thursdays. Central to the comic are [[The Multiverse|two universes:]] our normal 'Verse and the Supernormal 'Verse. Fiona, a [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair|blue-haired]] but [[Blatant Lies|otherwise normal]] girl from our regular 'Verse, is accidentally pulled to the Supernormal 'Verse by two men: [[Jerkass]] Jim, who is cursed to transform into a [[Sealed Evil in a Teddy Bear|stuffed bunny]] whenever he does something malicious, and [[The Charmer|Charmer]] Van, who is following/helping Jim ostensibly [[For the Lulz|for shits and giggles]], but really out of a sense of responsibility.
''[http://supernormalstep.com Supernormal Step]'' is a completed [[Alternate Universe]] fantasy webcomic by Michael Lee Lunsford that ran from 2009 to 2018, updating Mondays and Thursdays. Central to the comic are [[The Multiverse|two universes:]] our normal 'Verse and the Supernormal 'Verse. Fiona, a [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair|blue-haired]] but [[Blatant Lies|otherwise normal]] girl from our regular 'Verse, is accidentally pulled to the Supernormal 'Verse by two men: [[Jerkass]] Jim, who is cursed to transform into a [[Sealed Evil in a Teddy Bear|stuffed bunny]] whenever he does something malicious, and [[The Charmer|Charmer]] Van, who is following/helping Jim ostensibly [[For the Lulz|for shits and giggles]], but really out of a sense of responsibility.


The comic follows Fiona's efforts [[Fish Out of Water|to return to where she belongs]] as well as [[Spanner in the Works|the effects of Fiona's arrival]] on the Supernormal 'Verse. Although at first the 'Verse appears quirky and strange, tensions boil between [[Asskicking Equals Authority|de facto]] president Cavan Henderson, whose heavy hand is felt through the omnipresence of [[State Sec|Henderson Security]], and [[La Résistance|The Nameless]], a mysterious anti-Henderson organization with [[Body Motifs|eyes]] everywhere. Both sides feel that [[Messianic Archetype|Fiona is vital]] to their respective causes, but Fiona [[Refused the Call|isn't interested in]] the problems of a universe she doesn't fully understand. And with the machinations of other strange villains in the Supernormal 'Verse, including the [[The Mad Hatter|bizarre]] [[Hidden Agenda Villain|Mr. Kite]], it seems that getting back to the normal 'Verse will be difficult at best.
The comic follows Fiona's efforts [[Fish Out of Water|to return to where she belongs]] as well as [[Spanner in the Works|the effects of Fiona's arrival]] on the Supernormal 'Verse. Although at first the 'Verse appears quirky and strange, tensions boil between [[Asskicking Equals Authority|de facto]] president Cavan Henderson, whose heavy hand is felt through the omnipresence of [[State Sec|Henderson Security]], and [[La Résistance|The Nameless]], a mysterious anti-Henderson organization with [[Body Motifs|eyes]] everywhere. Both sides feel that [[Messianic Archetype|Fiona is vital]] to their respective causes, but Fiona [[Refusal of the Call|isn't interested in]] the problems of a universe she doesn't fully understand. And with the machinations of other strange villains in the Supernormal 'Verse, including the [[The Mad Hatter|bizarre]] [[Hidden Agenda Villain|Mr. Kite]], it seems that getting back to the normal 'Verse will be difficult at best.


Fortunately, she has the teachings of her [[Crazy Prepared]] dad, her [[Action Girl|developing combat skills]], and a [[Loads and Loads of Characters|plethora of potential allies]], including Hall, an [[Ship Tease|affable]] Henderson Field Marshal [[Plot Parallel|muddling through]] a [[Awful Truth|troubling journey]] of his own. With some help, Fiona may yet find her way back to [[Insistent Terminology|where she belongs]] - or find her way home.
Fortunately, she has the teachings of her [[Crazy Prepared]] dad, her [[Action Girl|developing combat skills]], and a [[Loads and Loads of Characters|plethora of potential allies]], including Hall, an [[Ship Tease|affable]] Henderson Field Marshal [[Plot Parallel|muddling through]] a [[Awful Truth|troubling journey]] of his own. With some help, Fiona may yet find her way back to [[Insistent Terminology|where she belongs]] - or find her way home.
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* [[Adult Child]]: Eva has elements of this.
* [[Adult Child]]: Eva has elements of this.
* [[Alien Blood]]: Hall and Eva have [http://supernormalstep.com/123/ black blood].
* [[Alien Blood]]: Hall and Eva have [http://supernormalstep.com/123/ black blood].
* [[Alliterative Name]]: Hall Henderson, Vic Valentine.
* [[All There in the Manual]]: The main cast's full names, ages, heights, weights, and much more can be found on their [http://zet.deviantart.com/gallery/?12368954#_12368954 character reference sheets]. They also have theme songs.
* [[All There in the Manual]]: The main cast's full names, ages, heights, weights, and much more can be found on their [http://zet.deviantart.com/gallery/?12368954#_12368954 character reference sheets]. They also have theme songs.
* [[Alliterative Name]]: Hall Henderson, Vic Valentine.
* [[Alternate Universe]]: Supernormal Step takes place on an AU Earth with magic and fantasy creatures. However, Earth is virtually unrecognizable - Fiona only figures it out when she sees a map that looks like America.
* [[Alternate Universe]]: Supernormal Step takes place on an AU Earth with magic and fantasy creatures. However, Earth is virtually unrecognizable - Fiona only figures it out when she sees a map that looks like America.
* [[Always Camp]]: Felix the hairdresser.
* [[Always Camp]]: Felix the hairdresser.
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** "Hall, [http://supernormalstep.com/316/ you okay?]"
** "Hall, [http://supernormalstep.com/316/ you okay?]"
* [[Art Evolution]]: Comparing current pages with the first few shows a clear improvement over time, especially in proportions and shading. Compare Hall and Eva from their first appearance in [http://supernormalstep.com/8/ Chapter 1] with the first page of [http://supernormalstep.com/160/ Chapter 5], and then with [http://supernormalstep.com/277/ page 277].
* [[Art Evolution]]: Comparing current pages with the first few shows a clear improvement over time, especially in proportions and shading. Compare Hall and Eva from their first appearance in [http://supernormalstep.com/8/ Chapter 1] with the first page of [http://supernormalstep.com/160/ Chapter 5], and then with [http://supernormalstep.com/277/ page 277].
** Or just look at this handy dandy [http://zet.deviantart.com/art/Original-vs-Remake-comparison-189414254?q=gallery:zet/152421&qo=6 redrawn page comparison] from the art book.
** Or just look at this handy dandy [http://zet.deviantart.com/art/Original-vs-Remake-comparison-189414254?q=gallery:zet/152421&qo=6 redrawn page comparison]{{Dead link}} from the art book.
* [[Asskicking Equals Authority]]: Cavan Henderson was voted dictator of the United States because he single-handidly defeated Hitler...who was a [[Acceptable Targets|little green gremlin]].
* [[Asskicking Equals Authority]]: Cavan Henderson was voted dictator of the United States because he single-handidly defeated Hitler...who was a [[Acceptable Targets|little green gremlin]].
* [[Ax Crazy]]: Mr. Kite.
* [[Ax Crazy]]: Mr. Kite.
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* [[Cute Monster Girl]]: Again, May.
* [[Cute Monster Girl]]: Again, May.
* [[Cuteness Overload]]: Jim's bunny form induces one [http://supernormalstep.com/6/ here].
* [[Cuteness Overload]]: Jim's bunny form induces one [http://supernormalstep.com/6/ here].
* [[Department of Redundancy Department]]: Lampshaded with "hot lava" [http://supernormalstep.com/14/ here.]
* [[Dead Serious]]: {{spoiler|Oh, [http://supernormalstep.com/265/ shi---]}}
* [[Dead Serious]]: {{spoiler|Oh, [http://supernormalstep.com/265/ shi---]}}
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]: Akela.
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]: Akela.
{{quote|'''Akela:''' I'd say in your dreams, but I'd rather you just die.}}
{{quote|'''Akela:''' I'd say in your dreams, but I'd rather you just die.}}
* [[Department of Redundancy Department]]: Lampshaded with "hot lava" [http://supernormalstep.com/14/ here.]
* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: Eva teases Hall about interviewing Fiona, so Hall [[Comedic Sociopath|stabs her with a pipe]].
* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: Eva teases Hall about interviewing Fiona, so Hall [[Comedic Sociopath|stabs her with a pipe]].
{{quote|'''Eva:''' ''*with the pipe protruding from her chest*'' Uncalled for.}}
{{quote|'''Eva:''' ''*with the pipe protruding from her chest*'' Uncalled for.}}
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* [[Dynamic Entry]]: Hall [http://supernormalstep.com/153/ makes an entrance].
* [[Dynamic Entry]]: Hall [http://supernormalstep.com/153/ makes an entrance].
* [[Eldritch Abomination]]: Fenris, the main enemy of Chapter Three, is a [[Big Badass Wolf]] with [[Glowing Eyes of Doom]] that breathes illusion-inducing acid.
* [[Eldritch Abomination]]: Fenris, the main enemy of Chapter Three, is a [[Big Badass Wolf]] with [[Glowing Eyes of Doom]] that breathes illusion-inducing acid.
* [[Electro Magnetic Pulse]]: Magic users generate electromagnetic fields due to their abilities.
* [[Electronic Eyes]]: It's unclear if Mr. Kite has these or not.
* [[Electronic Eyes]]: It's unclear if Mr. Kite has these or not.
* [[The Elevator From Ipanema]]: [http://supernormalstep.com/33/ Musak!]
* [[The Elevator From Ipanema]]: [http://supernormalstep.com/33/ Musak!]
* [[Electro Magnetic Pulse]]: Magic users generate electromagnetic fields due to their abilities.
* [[Mr. Fanservice]]: Van and Hall both, especially as the art improves.
* [[Expository Hairstyle Change]]: After the four-month [[Time Skip]] in Chapter Three, Fiona's hair has started growing out and showing blonde roots.
* [[Expository Hairstyle Change]]: After the four-month [[Time Skip]] in Chapter Three, Fiona's hair has started growing out and showing blonde roots.
* [[Expospeak]]: [http://supernormalstep.com/32/ Poor Henderson.]
* [[Expospeak]]: [http://supernormalstep.com/32/ Poor Henderson.]
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** [[Sixth Ranger]]: Hall (sort of)
** [[Sixth Ranger]]: Hall (sort of)
* [[Fluffy the Terrible]]: Mr. Wigglewiskers, but [http://supernormalstep.com/242/ only to non-friendly targets].
* [[Fluffy the Terrible]]: Mr. Wigglewiskers, but [http://supernormalstep.com/242/ only to non-friendly targets].
* [[Foreign Cuss Word]] /GoshDangItToHeck: Elvina's [http://supernormalstep.com/34/ "I don't give a flying Faust!"] Doubles as a literary [[Shout-Out]].
* [[For Great Justice]]: Apparently, it motivated Fiona's father.
* [[For Great Justice]]: Apparently, it motivated Fiona's father.
* [[Foreign Cuss Word]] /GoshDangItToHeck: Elvina's [http://supernormalstep.com/34/ "I don't give a flying Faust!"] Doubles as a literary [[Shout-Out]].
* [[Form-Fitting Wardrobe]]: Eva likes to flaunt her assets.
* [[Form-Fitting Wardrobe]]: Eva likes to flaunt her assets.
* [[Freudian Trio]]: Fiona, Van, and Jim, until the main group shifted into [[Five-Man Band]] Territory. Related tropes:
** [[Two Guys and a Girl]]: Only literally; there's no romantic subtext between the three.
** [[The Id]]: Jim
** [[The Ego]]: Fiona
** [[The Superego]]: Van
* [[Fridge Horror]]: In-universe literal example [http://supernormalstep.com/53/ here].
* [[Fridge Horror]]: In-universe literal example [http://supernormalstep.com/53/ here].
* [[Friend in the Black Market]]: Vic Valentine.
* [[Friend in the Black Market]]: Vic Valentine.
* [[Friendly Neighborhood Vampire]]: May.
* [[Friendly Neighborhood Vampire]]: May.
* [[Fun with Acronyms]] /OverlyLongName: The Office of Acquisitions in Benefit of One and Once More the Good Mr. Kite. Catastrophe Incorporated in the Manner of Manners.
* [[Fun with Subtitles]]: "Local Hero: Found a Thing."
* [[Funetik Aksent]]: May gets a large amount of lampshading for her ludicrous Irishness. Even her "most understandable accent" is difficult.
* [[Funetik Aksent]]: May gets a large amount of lampshading for her ludicrous Irishness. Even her "most understandable accent" is difficult.
{{quote|'''Random Henderson:''' Was that English?}}
{{quote|'''Random Henderson:''' Was that English?}}
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*** And the joke continues. Even Akela snarks about it.
*** And the joke continues. Even Akela snarks about it.
{{quote|'''Fiona:''' Fill me in later when you can control your accent!}}
{{quote|'''Fiona:''' Fill me in later when you can control your accent!}}
* [[Fun with Acronyms]] /OverlyLongName: The Office of Acquisitions in Benefit of One and Once More the Good Mr. Kite. Catastrophe Incorporated in the Manner of Manners.
* [[Fun with Subtitles]]: "Local Hero: Found a Thing."
* [[Gas Mask Mooks]]: Low-ranking Hendersons wear masks.
* [[Gas Mask Mooks]]: Low-ranking Hendersons wear masks.
* [[Geek Physiques]]: Dave is of the skinny and badly groomed variety, with his overall "hairiness" and [[The Nineties|nineties grunge flannel]].
* [[Geek Physiques]]: Dave is of the skinny and badly groomed variety, with his overall "hairiness" and [[The Nineties|nineties grunge flannel]].
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** Eva as well.
** Eva as well.
{{quote|'''Eva:''' ''*flinging her hands in the air*'' Book!}}
{{quote|'''Eva:''' ''*flinging her hands in the air*'' Book!}}
* [[Go for the Eye]]: In the most [[Eye Scream|wince-inducing]] way manageable [http://supernormalstep.com/107/ here].
* [[Good Scars, Evil Scars]]: Played with. Hall and Eva are by no means made unattractive by their scars, but the scars hardly match the standard "good" scars. Sure, Hall's got the typical cool eye scar, but [http://zet.deviantart.com/art/Beat-Em-Up-178259655?q=boost:popular+by:zet+supernormal&qo=67 the rest] are far from typical. Same for [http://zet.deviantart.com/gallery/?catpath=/#/d3cn7a0 Eva], albeit less so. Notice how their scars are not smooth to the skin.
* [[Glowing Eyes of Doom]]: [http://supernormalstep.com/63/ "I'm going to teach this band of liars and thieves not to screw with me."]
* [[Glowing Eyes of Doom]]: [http://supernormalstep.com/63/ "I'm going to teach this band of liars and thieves not to screw with me."]
** May also does this. Honestly, she [http://supernormalstep.com/64/ does it better].
** May also does this. Honestly, she [http://supernormalstep.com/64/ does it better].
** And Fenris probably [http://supernormalstep.com/70/ does it best].
** And Fenris probably [http://supernormalstep.com/70/ does it best].
* [[Go for the Eye]]: In the most [[Eye Scream|wince-inducing]] way manageable [http://supernormalstep.com/107/ here].
* [[Good Scars, Evil Scars]]: Played with. Hall and Eva are by no means made unattractive by their scars, but the scars hardly match the standard "good" scars. Sure, Hall's got the typical cool eye scar, but [http://zet.deviantart.com/art/Beat-Em-Up-178259655?q=boost:popular+by:zet+supernormal&qo=67 the rest]{{Dead link}} are far from typical. Same for [http://zet.deviantart.com/gallery/?catpath=/#/d3cn7a0 Eva], albeit less so. Notice how their scars are not smooth to the skin.
* [[Half-Identical Twins]]: Hall and Eva.
* [[Half-Identical Twins]]: Hall and Eva.
* [[Hallucinations]]: Fenris's poisonous breath induces them.
* [[Hallucinations]]: Fenris's poisonous breath induces them.
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* [[Hollywood Acid]] /PoisonIsCorrosive: Fenris's breath.
* [[Hollywood Acid]] /PoisonIsCorrosive: Fenris's breath.
* [[Humongous Mecha]]: Britta's robots.
* [[Humongous Mecha]]: Britta's robots.
* [[I Just Want to Be Normal]]: Fiona just wants to get back to where she belongs.
* [[I Need to Go Iron My Dog]]: Oh, Fiona.
* [[I Need to Go Iron My Dog]]: Oh, Fiona.
{{quote|'''Fiona:''' I just remembered I left coffee... going... coffee pot... oven thing... on...}}
{{quote|'''Fiona:''' I just remembered I left coffee... going... coffee pot... oven thing... on...}}
* [[I Just Want to Be Normal]]: Fiona just wants to get back to where she belongs.
* [[Immortality]]: [http://supernormalstep.com/10/ Hall and Eva are] via a [[Healing Factor]].
* [[Immortality]]: [http://supernormalstep.com/10/ Hall and Eva are] via a [[Healing Factor]].
* [[Immortality Begins At Twenty]]: Hall and Eva were immortal since birth, but they aged normally and are both twenty-five. There is no evidence that they'll stay this way, however.
* [[Immortality Begins At Twenty]]: Hall and Eva were immortal since birth, but they aged normally and are both twenty-five. There is no evidence that they'll stay this way, however.
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** Fiona is Fiona, not Fi, Fi-Fi, or Fiifuls.
** Fiona is Fiona, not Fi, Fi-Fi, or Fiifuls.
** Although not really [[Insistent Terminology]], Hall and Fiona draw a line between "where one belongs" and "one's home" on [http://supernormalstep.com/127/ page 127] that makes it difficult to keep saying, "Fiona wants to go back home."
** Although not really [[Insistent Terminology]], Hall and Fiona draw a line between "where one belongs" and "one's home" on [http://supernormalstep.com/127/ page 127] that makes it difficult to keep saying, "Fiona wants to go back home."
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: Subverted; Jim can be changed back to a human by committing a good deed, but he's pure [[Jerkass]] and has to go out of his way to be nice.
* [[Jerkass]]: Jim. This is also the reason he was cursed, though the specifics haven't been made clear yet.
* [[Jerkass]]: Jim. This is also the reason he was cursed, though the specifics haven't been made clear yet.
{{quote|'''Jim:''' ''*on helping Fiona after generally ruining her life*'' Fine! Once again, let's [[It's All About Me|detour from my original problem]]!}}
{{quote|'''Jim:''' ''*on helping Fiona after generally ruining her life*'' Fine! Once again, let's [[It's All About Me|detour from my original problem]]!}}
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: Subverted; Jim can be changed back to a human by committing a good deed, but he's pure [[Jerkass]] and has to go out of his way to be nice.
* [[Killed Off for Real]]: {{spoiler|Nosirrah, Johnny.}}
* [[Killed Off for Real]]: {{spoiler|Nosirrah, Johnny.}}
* [[Kryptonite-Proof Suit]]: Vampires can wear full-body suits to go out during the daytime.
* [[Kryptonite-Proof Suit]]: Vampires can wear full-body suits to go out during the daytime.
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* [[Mister Strangenoun]]: Mr. Kite.
* [[Mister Strangenoun]]: Mr. Kite.
* [[Mood Whiplash]]: "Alright ladies, time to play follow the handsome man... [http://www.supernormalstep.com/236 But seriously we could die at any moment]."
* [[Mood Whiplash]]: "Alright ladies, time to play follow the handsome man... [http://www.supernormalstep.com/236 But seriously we could die at any moment]."
* [[Mr. Fanservice]]: Van and Hall both, especially as the art improves.
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: Eva fits this.
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: Eva fits this.
* [[Mundane Utility]]: Fiona uses her magic as a flashlight on [http://supernormalstep.com/74/ page 74].
* [[Mundane Utility]]: Fiona uses her magic as a flashlight on [http://supernormalstep.com/74/ page 74].
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** Sharp-eyed readers will note that the guy from [http://supernormalstep.com/87/ this page] is the skeleton in the yellow shirt [http://supernormalstep.com/100/ here], making this an "Oh, Crap" for the reader.
** Sharp-eyed readers will note that the guy from [http://supernormalstep.com/87/ this page] is the skeleton in the yellow shirt [http://supernormalstep.com/100/ here], making this an "Oh, Crap" for the reader.
** Cavan's [[Dead Serious]] moment (see above).
** Cavan's [[Dead Serious]] moment (see above).
* [[One of Us]]: Sort of. Michael Lee Lunsford linked to this page after a ton of work was done on it, so he's at least aware of [[TV Tropes]] (might have something to do with this page being the fifth link when you search "supernormal step" in Google). So... thanks!
* [[Older Than They Look]]: Cavan, according to [http://supernormalstep.com/76/ Fiona's intel].
* [[Older Than They Look]]: Cavan, according to [http://supernormalstep.com/76/ Fiona's intel].
** Not just [[Older Than They Look]]: by Cavan's own admission, he's [[Really Seven Hundred Years Old|well over a century]] by now.
** Not just [[Older Than They Look]]: by Cavan's own admission, he's [[Really Seven Hundred Years Old|well over a century]] by now.
** May, as a [[Friendly Neighborhood Vampire]], is also quite old.
** May, as a [[Friendly Neighborhood Vampire]], is also quite old.
* [[One of Us]]: Sort of. Michael Lee Lunsford linked to this page after a ton of work was done on it, so he's at least aware of [[TV Tropes]] (might have something to do with this page being the fifth link when you search "supernormal step" in Google). So... thanks!
* [[Orcus on His Throne]]: Cavan hasn't done much besides paint a "creepy blind chick" and speak ominously, {{spoiler|1=until [http://supernormalstep.com/?p=277 this page].}}
* [[Orcus on His Throne]]: Cavan hasn't done much besides paint a "creepy blind chick" and speak ominously, {{spoiler|1=until [http://supernormalstep.com/?p=277 this page].}}
* [[Our Vampires Are Different]]: Apparently, [http://supernormalstep.com/240/ Wing] isn't just his name...
* [[Our Vampires Are Different]]: Apparently, [http://supernormalstep.com/240/ Wing] isn't just his name...
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* [[Plot Parallel]]: Hall's B-plot search for the truth about Mason parallels Fiona's A-plot journey.
* [[Plot Parallel]]: Hall's B-plot search for the truth about Mason parallels Fiona's A-plot journey.
* [[Power Glows]]: Magic is represented as glowing energy in most cases.
* [[Power Glows]]: Magic is represented as glowing energy in most cases.
* [[Power Trio]]: Fiona, Van, and Jim, until the main group shifted into [[Five-Man Band]] Territory. Related tropes:
** [[Two Guys and a Girl]]: Only literally; there's no romantic subtext between the three.
** [[The Id]]: Jim
** [[The Ego]]: Fiona
** [[The Superego]]: Van
* [[Punk in the Trunk]]: May is a Type II.
* [[Punk in the Trunk]]: May is a Type II.
* [[Rage Against the Reflection]]: After {{spoiler|her dad died}}, Fiona had a moment like this. But instead of destroying her reflection, she [[Traumatic Haircut|hacked off most of her hair]] and dyed the rest blue.
* [[Rage Against the Reflection]]: After {{spoiler|her dad died}}, Fiona had a moment like this. But instead of destroying her reflection, she [[Traumatic Haircut|hacked off most of her hair]] and dyed the rest blue.
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* [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]]: Eva and Hall, respectively. See [http://supernormalstep.com/8/ here].
* [[Red Oni, Blue Oni]]: Eva and Hall, respectively. See [http://supernormalstep.com/8/ here].
** While Eva and Hall are a very straightforward example, Jim (red) and Van (blue) get a bit more complex. Jim is "red" in the sense that he is more "passionate" (read: irritable), defiant, and brawny; however, he lacks the enthusiasm and zest for life also associated with the red oni. Van is "blue" in that he is laid back, responsible, and somewhat more intellectual; however, he is not even remotely cold, aloof, or stoic.
** While Eva and Hall are a very straightforward example, Jim (red) and Van (blue) get a bit more complex. Jim is "red" in the sense that he is more "passionate" (read: irritable), defiant, and brawny; however, he lacks the enthusiasm and zest for life also associated with the red oni. Van is "blue" in that he is laid back, responsible, and somewhat more intellectual; however, he is not even remotely cold, aloof, or stoic.
* [[Refused the Call]]: Fiona refused to select a side in the Henderson/Nameless war.
* [[Refusal of the Call]]: Fiona refused to select a side in the Henderson/Nameless war.
* [[Robot Buddy]]: A villainous example: Beatle, Mr. Kite's robot assistant.
* [[Robot Buddy]]: A villainous example: Beatle, Mr. Kite's robot assistant.
* [[The Runaway]]: Van ran away from foster care and was taken in by Jules.
* [[The Runaway]]: Van ran away from foster care and was taken in by Jules.
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* [[Title Drop]]: The book Van and Jim used to pull Fiona into the 'Verse is called ''Supernormal Steps''.
* [[Title Drop]]: The book Van and Jim used to pull Fiona into the 'Verse is called ''Supernormal Steps''.
* [[Trapped in Another World]]: Fiona. [[Sarcasm Mode|No, really.]]
* [[Trapped in Another World]]: Fiona. [[Sarcasm Mode|No, really.]]
* [[Yank the Dog's Chain]]: Fiona finally gets to a copy of the book that Van and Jim used to summon her, only to learn that [http://supernormalstep.com/62/ sending her back is impossible]. Turns out to be a {{spoiler|[[Kick the Dog]] when we learn that Edvard was lying.}}
* [[You Didn't Ask]]: Jim's excuse for {{spoiler|not revealing that he was trying to summon Fiona's father}}.
* [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair]]: Fiona, though her blue hair isn't natural. Additionally, Hall and Eva have green and black hair that seems to be biological.
* [[Voluntary Shapeshifting]]: Derry and Em can shapeshift parts of their bodies.
* [[Voluntary Shapeshifting]]: Derry and Em can shapeshift parts of their bodies.
** Mr. Kite has [http://supernormalstep.com/205/ several forms], including {{spoiler|[http://supernormalstep.com/156/ Hall].}}
** Mr. Kite has [http://supernormalstep.com/205/ several forms], including {{spoiler|[http://supernormalstep.com/156/ Hall].}}
** Dollface is probably the most literal shapeshifter in the comic, transforming herself onto a movie screen and into {{spoiler|Fiona in an effort to [[Ship Tease|seduce Hall]]}}.
** Dollface is probably the most literal shapeshifter in the comic, transforming herself onto a movie screen and into {{spoiler|Fiona in an effort to [[Ship Tease|seduce Hall]]}}.
* [[Wearing a Flag on Your Head]]: Dave Gold is apparently British enough to wear a Union Jack on his chest.
* [[Wearing a Flag on Your Head]]: Dave Gold is apparently British enough to wear a Union Jack on his chest.
* [[While Rome Burns]]: Seemingly referenced in this official art [http://zet.deviantart.com/art/While-He-Fiddles-189554423?q=gallery:zet/152421&qo=4 here].
* [[While Rome Burns]]: Seemingly referenced in this official art [http://zet.deviantart.com/art/While-He-Fiddles-189554423?q=gallery:zet/152421&qo=4 here]{{Dead link}}.
* [[White Mask of Doom]]: Derry's smiley face mask.
* [[White Mask of Doom]]: Derry's smiley face mask.
* [[Whole-Episode Flashback]]: Chapter Five primarily consists of exposition on Fiona, Jim, and Van's backgrounds.
* [[Whole-Episode Flashback]]: Chapter Five primarily consists of exposition on Fiona, Jim, and Van's backgrounds.
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* [[Wingding Eyes]]: Britta's [[Humongous Mecha]] employ these, as do many Hendersons.
* [[Wingding Eyes]]: Britta's [[Humongous Mecha]] employ these, as do many Hendersons.
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]: According to Fiona, her younger brother Lucas {{spoiler|assumed the [[Promotion to Parent]] role when their dad died and}} encouraged Fiona to run away.
* [[Wise Beyond Their Years]]: According to Fiona, her younger brother Lucas {{spoiler|assumed the [[Promotion to Parent]] role when their dad died and}} encouraged Fiona to run away.
* [[Yank the Dog's Chain]]: Fiona finally gets to a copy of the book that Van and Jim used to summon her, only to learn that [http://supernormalstep.com/62/ sending her back is impossible]. Turns out to be a {{spoiler|[[Kick the Dog]] when we learn that Edvard was lying.}}
* [[You Didn't Ask]]: Jim's excuse for {{spoiler|not revealing that he was trying to summon Fiona's father}}.
* [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair]]: Fiona, though her blue hair isn't natural. Additionally, Hall and Eva have green and black hair that seems to be biological.


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Latest revision as of 19:03, 16 July 2021

Fiona: "You're the first person to say it that way... back where I belong, I mean. Everyone else says home."
Hall: "Well, it's not the same thing, is it? Only you can know what is home for you."

Supernormal Step is a completed Alternate Universe fantasy webcomic by Michael Lee Lunsford that ran from 2009 to 2018, updating Mondays and Thursdays. Central to the comic are two universes: our normal 'Verse and the Supernormal 'Verse. Fiona, a blue-haired but otherwise normal girl from our regular 'Verse, is accidentally pulled to the Supernormal 'Verse by two men: Jerkass Jim, who is cursed to transform into a stuffed bunny whenever he does something malicious, and Charmer Van, who is following/helping Jim ostensibly for shits and giggles, but really out of a sense of responsibility.

The comic follows Fiona's efforts to return to where she belongs as well as the effects of Fiona's arrival on the Supernormal 'Verse. Although at first the 'Verse appears quirky and strange, tensions boil between de facto president Cavan Henderson, whose heavy hand is felt through the omnipresence of Henderson Security, and The Nameless, a mysterious anti-Henderson organization with eyes everywhere. Both sides feel that Fiona is vital to their respective causes, but Fiona isn't interested in the problems of a universe she doesn't fully understand. And with the machinations of other strange villains in the Supernormal 'Verse, including the bizarre Mr. Kite, it seems that getting back to the normal 'Verse will be difficult at best.

Fortunately, she has the teachings of her Crazy Prepared dad, her developing combat skills, and a plethora of potential allies, including Hall, an affable Henderson Field Marshal muddling through a troubling journey of his own. With some help, Fiona may yet find her way back to where she belongs - or find her way home.

Now has a Character Page.



Tropes used in Supernormal Step include:

Mr. Kite: Whatever. Nothing else left to burn, I'm bored, let's get out of here.

Jules: Come along then. You can be my apprentice... or squire... or... whatever.
Van: What does a squire do, Jules?
Jules: I don't know; he squires. We'll look it up in the dictionary later.

    • Also, Eva.

Eva: Hall is off investigating stuff on his own again and being generally nonconformist. Me go do with the sneaky sneaky follow time yes?

Jim: Awesome! I'm gonna see what colors he turns!

    • And later on:

Jim: Time to punch the hell out of something!

    • Eva, too, and Hall to a lesser degree. Most of their scars are from each other.

Eva: Backsies!

Eva: And me without my potato peeler.

  • Continuity Reboot: Supernormal is a reboot of Lunsford's older comic "Stuffed Jim," which can be found here. It's interesting to compare the two. Some interesting changes: Dave Gold, a minor character in Supernormal, filled Van's role in "Stuffed," and Hall and Eva were subordinates of Mr. Kite.
  • Conveniently an Orphan: Van was orphaned, but this revelation only prefaces his flashback to meeting Jules.
  • Cool and Unusual Punishment: Jim's curse. Who would think of turning someone into a stuffed bunny when they act like a jerk? Someone cool, that's who.
  • Cool Bike: Fiona procures a hoverbike when she ditches Van and Jim.
  • Crazy Prepared: Fiona's father had a large set of rules and procedures which he taught to his daughter to prepare her for any situation. They have been very helpful, but only in a general way--no one really expects to be pulled into a fantasy world, after all.
  • Curb Stomp Battle: Fiona's spar with Van is over in less than a minute.
    • Jim makes fighting hordes of ghouls and vampires look easy.
  • Curtains Match the Window: Many of the characters, including Fiona if you count her natural hair color.
  • Cute Little Fangs: May.
  • Cute Monster Girl: Again, May.
  • Cuteness Overload: Jim's bunny form induces one here.
  • Dead Serious: Oh, shi---
  • Deadpan Snarker: Akela.

Akela: I'd say in your dreams, but I'd rather you just die.

Eva: *with the pipe protruding from her chest* Uncalled for.

Random Henderson: Was that English?

    • And later:

Dave: Wh-what did she just say?
Jim: Were they even words?

Fiona: Fill me in later when you can control your accent!

Daisy: *flinging her hands in the air* Ah! Massive downer! We need to fix this ASAP!

    • Eva as well.

Eva: *flinging her hands in the air* Book!

Van: *about his sneaking out* Where did you think the piercings and tattoos came from?
Jules: I... thought you might have done them yourself? I'm less impressed now.

Some guy. He's got some motive. Nobody really knows what that is.

Fiona: I just remembered I left coffee... going... coffee pot... oven thing... on...

Jim: *on helping Fiona after generally ruining her life* Fine! Once again, let's detour from my original problem!

  • Killed Off for Real: Nosirrah, Johnny.
  • Kryptonite-Proof Suit: Vampires can wear full-body suits to go out during the daytime.
  • La Résistance: The Nameless.
    • The group Jim was part of in the normal universe that Fiona's dad founded.
  • Last-Name Basis: Cavan insists that Hall and Eva call him "Mr. Henderson", even though they seem to be related (same last name).
  • Lean and Mean: Mr. Kite.
  • Limited Wardrobe: Averted.
  • Loads and Loads of Characters: Oh. My. God.
    • And the thing is? They're all distinct, and they all come back. Every character matters in some way and reappears in some capacity later in the storyline.
  • Loners Are Freaks: Dave isn't what one would call sociable.
  • Love Triangle: There appears to be a type three with Akela and Hall having an interest in Fiona.
  • MacGuffin: Supernormal Steps, the highly coveted book Van and Jim used to pull Fiona to the Supernormal 'Verse. Currently, Henderson Security has the last remaining copy.
  • The Mad Hatter: Mr. Kite and Beatle seem aware that they're... a bit off.
  • Magic A Is Magic A: It's not clear how magic works in the Supernormal universe. It's confidence-based - according to Cecilia, anyone who 100% believes they can do it can use simple magic - and it generates an electromagnetic field but it's never explained where it comes from.

Van: You don't get how magic works? It- It's magic!

Hall: It's called being nice to the citizens; you should try it.

Lunsford: Think more unreasonable, like he came back from the store and told her they were out of strawberry.

Beatle: Trust me when I say plans B through 19 were completely insane.