Some of these comics were funny, but the majority just felt pointless and pretty mediocre. Like if a friend made these jokes in conversation you'd smile politely, but probably wouldn't be able to laugh, not even politely. Also, I do like a short book, but this one was about 5 minutes from beginning to end.

It felt like scrolling through Instagram, which makes sense as Adam Ellis is big on social media – these are the sorts of comics to be glanced at, shared and forgotten. It's not that it's a bad book, and I do appreciate that Ellis is writing about the subject of social anxiety, which will connect with a lot of people. But in a few weeks I'll have forgotten that I read this book at all.

I actually had no idea who Adam Ellis was before I started reading Super Chill, but the synopsis really sounded like something I’d be interested in. These comics follow Ellis over a year and depict relatable everyday life events but also more serious topics such as depression. I really enjoyed the humor in these both funny and depressing real-life stories, and so many of them I could totally relate to.
Overall, this really reminded me of Sarah Andersen’s comics - so if you enjoyed Adulthood is a Myth & co., I highly recommend checking out Super Chill!

I really enjoy reading Adam Ellis’s comics on Instagram. They always make me smile. I expected to enjoy them in a book format in the same way, but by the time I reached the end, I was left high and dry. Before I could really get into them or enjoy them as much as I wanted to, it was over. I was also surprised at the lack of cohesion between them. Sure, it doesn’t stop them from being incredibly relatable and super easy to read. I just wanted more. However, I did appreciate his humorous approach to talking about mental illness, and I loved the comics about his trip to Japan: the food he ate, his love of the character Gudetama and his ability to procrastinate planning said trip until he was actually in Japan. Even though I didn't love this, I still look forward to his reading work.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this book was hilarious, very many laugh out loud moments. It was also very relatable as well. I also suffer with anxiety and depression and it's refreshing when some takes that and can make light of it while also making people feel less alone through really funny comics. The comics were so well done, I love Adam Ellis' work.

I'll definitely be recommending this to people I know who would find comfort in this book, as well as enjoy the humour it comes with. I'm also a bookseller, so I can't wait to find the perfect customers who will enjoy this book.

Armed with a vivid imagination, the author presented himself in a goofy, sometimes satirical and even far-reaching look at everyday situations. It was accompanied with masterful illustrations. Jabs at the ho hum existence of everyday life in his world came alive with highly entertaining drawings and captions.

An over-riding quizzical look was taken of the insecurities and anxieties that surface during daily living. Delivered in good taste, our strengths, weaknesses, and inner thoughts that would be better left hidden were daringly exploited. It was well done.

I offer my thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

I LOVE Adam Ellis and his webcomics, and this book definitely lived up to what I expect from him. It’s funny and relatable and fast-paced, and it definitely made me laugh out loud. Some of the comics are ones I’ve seen before on his social media, but most of them were new to me. This would make a great gift!

Adam Ellis knows how to make me laugh, even when I didn't know I wanted to. His comic series masters the humor in the daily dramas we all roll through, but then he turns the dial up a notch and shares glimpses of another aspect of his life that rarely makes it to the funny page: his coping with anxiety and depression. Those aren't inherently funny topics, but Ellis' kindly self-deprecating takes find the keen humor in the situation. Anyone who's experienced these feelings to any degree can relate. I laughed so hard at some of the comics, not just because Ellis' writing is so clever, but also because I understood exactly how he felt and it was reassuring to know someone else did to. And it was refreshing, even inspiring, to be able to have a good chuckle about it. As for the art, his comic renderings of himself and his every day life are crisply gorgeous, and I especially loved the color and depth in the scenes portraying his fears in full imaginary detail. I was vaguely aware of Ellis' comic series on the Web before, but this book made me an instant fan.

Super cute and funny comic book. I’ve been following Adam on various social media platforms for a while so I’m very familiar with his work. I find his comics very relatable and amusing. The comics featuring his cats are always my favorites! Cute book.

I had an awesome time reading this collection!! I read it in one sitting, and it had me legitimately laughing out loud multiple times. It's equal parts heavy, adorable, and hilarious. A super fun, super cute, super chill (heh.. 😉) read that I would highly suggest to anyone who enjoys this format!

Adam Ellis has been on my radar for years, from his early days on tumblr, to employment at BuzzFeed, to branching out on his own; his overly dramatic sense of humor and style has always made me laugh, sometimes cackling like a mad witch.

These days, I look forward to his musings on Instagram, which are highly entertaining and relatable, and where he posts some of the comics featured in this book. The book is loosely arranged by various topics, including: daily life, work, travel, health, and holidays. I especially enjoy the comics featuring the general anxiety and ennui that comes with being a “millennial.” It’s freeing to know I’m not the only one who feels total panic at making phone calls or cancelling plans.

I think of Adam Ellis as one of the pinnacle artists of the four-panel webcomic explosion of the last decade. I’ve enjoyed watching his style and humor evolve, and I think people of a similar age will appreciate his work.

I have posted this review to Goodreads. My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.

This was fun, but really not going to be useful in a children's library. I wouldn't hesitate putting it in the adult side. It will have a definite, although not huge audience.

I have followed Adam Ellis' work for some time and was so excited to see his work would be collected in book form. Super CHill includes great comics that tap into the real world in humour and entertaining way. He pokes fun of himself as well as us but we see these truths in the comics. That's why we laugh; because it's true. Ellis tells us a lot about life while making us laugh.
I would recommend this book to all my friends!

Adam Ellis is one of my favorite webcomic artists of all time, and Super Chill is a delightful collection of his comics that I think most anxiety-ridden millennials can relate to from start to finish. Or... maybe it's just me who also finds themselves succumbing to crystal collecting obsessions and feeling the pressing need to call my mom and ask her to schedule my appointments despite my being a grown woman?

Anyways...

This is adorable, and hilarious, and I love Adam Ellis. That is all.

Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I received an ARC copy of the book from a netgally in exchange for an honest review, Thank you!

I haven’t heard of the artist before so I was curious, I felt let down by the description since I really thought I was going to be a “year in a life” rather than a bunch of little moments without particular order or story line. Some of them were actually funny but for the most part I felt the images were post off tumblr.
Most of the mental health issues seen through the authors eyes seam very superficial, I know that laughter and comedy is a coping mechanism for most people with depression, but this one just felt flat for me. I don’t know why just there was something in the book that made me think “I’ve seen this before” the lack of originality is a big problem for me when it comes to comic books.
The artist has a talent for drawing and his colour choices were spot on, the perspective used for some of the scenes felt real. For that reason I can’t rate it any lower.

Adam Ellis expertly captures living with anxiety in a humorous and exaggerated way. Anxiety can make small events seem catastrophic, which Ellis demonstrates perfectly in his book. The outcomes are hilariously impossible, but reflects how major it can seem to the person. His slice of life entries are just as entertaining and capture life as an adult in this current time. Also his cats are super cute. I read this as an ebook but I am planning to buy this with my next paycheck so I can have a physical copy to flip through.

Thank you, Netgalley for access to this book!

"From former Buzzfeed illustrator Adam Ellis comes a collection of autobiographical comics that follows a year in the artist s life.

Adam’s comics deal with weightier topics like seasonal affective disorder and struggles with self-esteem, while also touching on the silly and absurd like his brief, but intense obsession with crystals. With a bright, positive outlook and a sense of humor, Super Chill tells a story that is both highly relatable and intensely personal."

After this last year everyone should know Adam Ellis from his Dear David experience on Twitter. He's comics are far less interesting but still worth a look.

I got an ARC of this book.

So I am a fan of the comics by Ellis. I see them around and generally enjoy them. I enjoy his tumblr when I see it. I never go out of my way to find his stuff, because it is just everywhere. I generally enjoy and even laugh at the comics I do see. 

However, this book didn't really do it for me. There were a few where I laughed internally, but nothing out loud. No snorting. No weird looks from my dog for the weird sounds I made. I read this with a straight face in maybe five minutes. Now that is even fast for the other webcomics that turned books that I have read and reviewed in the last year. Usually 15-20 minutes in the norm. This was five minutes from cover to cover. So if you are in the market for a short book, this is perfect.

Of all of the comics, I had only seen one of them before this publication. That is pretty darn rare with these types of books. I usually have seen at least a dozen or so comics or had seen more panels as memes. The only one I had seen before is the one where the hangnail is peeling. I remember that someone commented that he had missed another opportunity to draw his penis. His response back was what actually made me start following his blog. 

The book itself read flat and emotionless. Like I knew that a great deal of the comics are about depression and mental illness. Humor is clearly a coping mechanism, but even then it was bland. I just wasn't impressed, which made me sad. I wanted to love this book and it be perfect. I wanted to post a glowing review because I generally think Ellis is a good guy and that we would get along (based on his blog posts, not this book). So I wanted to be able to say something nice to thank him for all of the times he has made me laugh and for the times he has been up front about not standing for hatred. 

I do suggest following his blog, supporting him as an artist, and checking things out.

So I’ve loved Adam’s work on Instagram for awhile and I definitely like this collection. It’s very relatable as someone who suffers from anxiety. Some comics definitely stood out more than others and there were a few that I felt fell short. This is a super quick read. It was actually on the edge of being too quick and I really wished there was a little bit more to it. I would definitely pick this up if you are a fan of Adam’s work.

If you think this style of comic strips before, that is due to Ellis before a former Buzzfeed illustrator where he has posted his artwork before. Ellis even has his own instagram account as well where he shares his comics as well. Like in Super Chill, Ellis’s comics are based on his that are relatable to everyone else.

With humor, Ellis has managed to make his comics relatable will tons of laughter from readers. I even found a few that were extremely related to myself and couldn’t stop laughing as well. I have seen his comics before and when I saw this up for review, I couldn’t pass up the chance to see more of it. I have always liked the style and the humor. The comics were always something that made me laugh.

If you need a little something you brighten your day after a long, boring day, this is definitely something that can cheer you up. I really suggest it if you need a few laughs.

Super Chill is an interesting collection of short and fun comics filled with beautiful illustrations and vibrant colors. The characters were fun and the comics were relatable. This is my first book by this author and I'll be looking forward to reading more of his works. I highly recommend to everyone.
Thank you, NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.